Albany silos shine in public art project

Albany's iconic grains silos at Princess Royal Harbour now tell the story of a mythical seadragon which curls around the four soaring structures, adding to Western Australia's Public Silo Trail.
  • Striking red and gold seadragon now adorns the four 35-metre silos at Albany port
  • Silos and murals on transformer boxes to become a tourist attraction, driving job growth in the Great Southern 

Albany's iconic grains silos at Princess Royal Harbour now tell the story of a mythical seadragon which curls around the four soaring structures, adding to Western Australia's Public Silo Trail.

Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan officially opened the new outdoor art gallery today, which also includes murals on 10 transformer boxes throughout the port city.

The State Government contributed $290,000 towards the Albany works, which were also supported by Federal and local governments, CBH Group, Pingrup Community Resource Centre and non-profit organisation FORM.

The Public Silo Trail has become a popular tourist attraction in recent years, with silo artworks at Northam, Ravensthorpe, Merredin and Katanning.

International artists Yok and Sheryo created the red and gold Albany silo seadragon, while five local artists drew inspiration from the local environment for the murals on the transformer boxes.

Comments attributed to Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan:

"If you needed another reason to visit the amazing Great Southern, the Albany Public Silo Trail is it.

"These works celebrate the brilliant landscape of the Great Southern, interpreting the rugged coastline and incorporating the colour of local plants like the Albany daisy and the rare Queen of Sheba orchid.

"Attracting international artists like Yok and Sheryo, as well as showcasing the works of brilliant local artists Helen Ansell, Rachelle Dusting, Nick Zafir, Andrew Frazer and Glenn Hegedus, is a real boon for Albany and the Great Southern.

"The Albany Public Silo Trail provides yet another reason for domestic and international tourists to visit this incredible city and the surrounding region.

"With Easter and school holidays coming up, it's a great opportunity to make a visit to the South Coast and the silo trail."

Minister's office - 6552 6200