Nestled 10km north from the quaint town of Rainbow, VIC, the Albacutya Silo sits boldly and proudly. Painted by local legend Kit Bennett, Kit gained inspiration from the town and the people in it and wanted to paint something a little different. The Albacutya Silo marks the first silo in Hindmarsh Shire to join the region’s Silo Art Trail.

The artwork depicts the silo owners wife and young son standing tall in front of an ocean of swirling colour, celebrating the story of growing up in the country as a youth.

“I have fond memories of exploring the bush and looking for yabbies under rocks in creeks with my parents. Reflecting on this weird and wonderful time as an adult is something that brings me a lot of happiness… I wanted to keep the artwork somewhat surreal and distorted from reality. Much like the nature of stories from the past. They often become exaggerated… I wanted to make this painting very bright and full of colour in an attempt to reflect the rainbow theme and to separate it from its environment… The Silo itself is old but the artwork aims to breathe a new life into the landscape.”
– Kit Bennett