Review - Quirindi Silo Art

Quirindi Silo Art 

The GrainCorp Silos at Quirindi NSW were completed in December 2022 by artist Peter Ryan, who was assisted by Keira Sloetjes and Kate Rutter.

The Story of Quirindi

Translation from Kamilaroi: Nest in the Hills.

The art on the silo tells the story of the past, present and future of the Liverpool Plains region It was inspired by fascinating Aboriginals stories about how certain animals worked with the indigenous community as helpers and protectors.

The northern side of the silo features Yurrandaali, the tree goanna, totem of the Liverpool Plains traditional lands, who is the protector of the lands.

To the right, the grey Bandaarr Kangaroo stands tall it is the knowledge holders and very wise, it would always be on the lookout and would sense any danger or troubles. It is red here to pay homage to Cumbo Gunnerah, also know as Red Cheif, a well-known Kamilaroi leader in this region. If there was trouble, the grey Bandaarr would tell the Tiluwidi Blue Bandaarr, who is the fastest kangaroo and therefore the messenger. It would hop off at great speeds to warn the other animals of the danger.

Artist Peter Ryan

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By night the art comes to life with a count-down clock starting 30 minutes before the show.

Grey Bandaarr Kangaroo, the knowledge holder, conveys messages and warnings to Yiluwidi Bandaarr, the blue kangaroos, who are the fastest. They take messages and warnings about threats to the other animals. Produced with the aid of Australia's premier project and light art company, Illuminart, visitors watch in awe as kangaroos bound, raindrops flow, sunflowers bloom and fireworks explore in a choreographed digital display.

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Comfy lounges invite you to watch the nightly show, which is audio accompanied, so tune in to 88.6FM on your radio or phone to enjoy this dazzling free art-traction from 7pm Eastern Standard Time or 8.30pm during Daylight Saving Time.

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