GrainCorp Silos at Patchewollock - Victoria

Patchewollock is a very small town in the north-west region of Victoria. It also marks the beginning of the 'Silo Art Trail' from its northern end.

 The GrainCorp Silos at Patchewollock were the fourth set of silos to join the Australian Silo Art Trail Collection and the second to be painted in the Wimmera-Mallee region of Victoria. It’s always been one of my favourite silos as I love the rich colours in this one and the story behind it also.

They were painted by a Brisbane artist by the name of Fintan Magee. For inspiration for his silo mural and to get to the know the people of the area, Fintan booked a room at the local pub so he could mix among the local community.

 It wasn’t long before he met the subject for the Patchewollock Silos. A hard working lanky local by the name of Nick “Noodle” Hulland who exemplified the no-nonsense, hardworking spirit of the region.

This twin silos were built in 1939 and was transformed in late 2016.