Silo art is the sensation that is sweeping the rural nation at the moment with many people in support of beautiful artworks on silos in the middle of town.
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Nyngan is no different. Last week The Nyngan Observer asked council if this is something it considered and while the council doesn’t own any silos it said it hasn’t considered artwork around town and would definitely give it some consideration.
It seems most followers of The Nyngan Observer Facebook page feel the same way, with many agreeing silo art would be a great addition to the shire.
“If you do this, do something that reflects the heritage of Nyngan, for example the meat works, wool drays, rabbiters, sheep and kelpies, cattle and dogs and even a modern take on the solar farm and an windmill, old and new,” Justine Winslade suggested.
Helen Crossland thought something local is appropriate: “It could be a design that is pattern or outlines only so getting an image up but cheaper and more maintainable.
“A mixture of the dreamtime, wildlife and Nyngan icons.”
Karen Hawley said it would be a great way to enter into Nyngan.
“Sounds good, would make a great entry into Nyngan which is’t very attractive at the moment, another tourist attraction,” she said.
Brad Stephens suggested something reflecting the flood.
Lisa Quinton, Michelle Finn, Annie Pattison, Robyn Cashion, Wendy Clissold and Jenny Kennedy all expressed positive support.
“I love it, it’s creative and bright,” Simone Whaley said.
Some people however were concerned about what the painting would show.
“Yes, but no local faces, just something that represents Nyngan, farming, fauna, not the flood it’s old and not the Big Bogan bloke,” Dawn Hopwood said.
Other people were concerned about the cost to ratepayers.
“t’s great for 12 months and then it needs constant maintenance which is costly,” Michelle Shore said.
“I think it’s better to invest in young people by opening a youth centre than painting silos, and probably a lot cheaper.
“More wasted money on us ratepayers, what a joke,” Greg Neyland said.
“Who pays for this? Us ratepayers,” Marea Johnson said.
What do you think? Email grace.ryan@fairfaxmedia.com.au with your thoughts and ideas.