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| ‘When the Rain Comes’ in Yelarbon, near Goondiwindi, |
Queensland Country is preparing to welcome a spectacular new addition to its growing collection of regional art attractions, with four grain silos at Forest Hill set to become the newest stop on the Lockyer Valley Murals Trail.
Located about an hour’s drive west of Brisbane, Forest Hill sits in the fertile Lockyer Valley, one of Queensland’s important food-producing regions. For decades, the four silos beside the railway line have been part of the town’s agricultural landscape. Soon, they will become a giant outdoor canvas telling a new story about the region and its community.
Painting is expected to begin in early October, with the artwork and a new viewing precinct targeted for completion by mid-November, making it a timely attraction for travellers exploring Queensland Country during summer.
Two Australian Artists Create a Giant Canvas
Artists Jordan Bruce of Brightsiders and Joel Fergie, known as The Zookeeper, have been selected to transform the Forest Hill GrainCorp silos.
Bruce is a co-founder of the Brisbane-based Brightsiders art collective, which specialises in large-scale public murals. Fergie is an experienced Australian silo and water-tower artist whose work includes major regional artworks throughout Queensland.
The pair have previously collaborated on one of Australia's major silo artworks, When the Rain Comes at Yelarbon near Goondiwindi. The artwork rises approximately 24 metres into the sky across eight GrainCorp silos, creating a remarkable landmark in Queensland Country.
Fergie has also painted the famous Watering Hole silos at Thallon, another destination that demonstrates how large-scale regional art can encourage travellers to venture beyond Queensland's major cities.
A Mural Inspired by Forest Hill
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| Jordan Bruce of the ‘Brightsiders’ Joel Fergie ‘The Zookeeper’ |
The artists have spent time talking with Forest Hill residents and community groups, learning about the stories, values and character of the area. The nearby railway line will also influence the artwork and its setting.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Cr Tanya Milligan said the artists had taken the time to understand the community before creating the work.
The result is expected to be more than a large mural. The accompanying viewing precinct will provide visitors with a place to stop, appreciate the artwork and discover more about Forest Hill and the surrounding Lockyer Valley.
Discover the Lockyer Valley Murals Trail
The Forest Hill silos will add another attraction to the Lockyer Valley Murals Trail, joining existing murals and public artworks in towns including Gatton and Laidley.
For travellers, the trail offers an opportunity to combine regional art with food, farming, heritage and country-town experiences. It also provides another reason to take a road trip through Queensland Country rather than simply passing through on the way to somewhere else.
As the new Forest Hill artwork takes shape, the Lockyer Valley is proving that giant public art can transform familiar agricultural infrastructure into memorable tourism landmarks.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Website: https://www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/Address: 26 Railway Street, Gatton, Queensland, Australia
Queensland Country Tourism
Website: https://www.queenslandcountrytourism.com.au/Brightsiders
Website: https://www.instagram.com/_brightsiders/The Zookeeper
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