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Season – Spring

Bird – Pink Robin

Flower – Flannel Flower

The Pink Robin, with its striking pink belly, heralds the shift from winter’s chill to the gentle warmth of spring. This bird was chosen for its vibrant presence, a symbol of renewal as the season awakens. A subtle design element within the robin’s belly echoes the golden wheat harvest, a key

marker of spring’s abundance. The delicate linework surrounding the bird represents the essence of the season —fluid, ever- changing, yet deeply rooted in nature’s rhythms. Beneath the robin, golden lines trace the earth like the veins of gold found in old rush-era maps, a nod to the region’s history and the richness hidden beneath the and. Above, the sun lingers lower in the sky, casting a soft, warm light over the composition. The Flannel Flower, chosen for its seasonal bloom, carries both rarity and esilience. A protected species, it whispers of fragility yet holds within it the strength of medicinal properties—an emblem of nature’s quiet power and the healing energy of spring.​​​​​​

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Season – Summer

Bird – Yellow-tufted Honeyeater

Flower – Red River Gum

The Yellow-tufted Honeyeater, with its radiant golden hues, embodies the essence of summer—vibrant, warm, and full of life. Found in this region during the height of the season, it symbolises the pulse of summer’s energy. Within the bird’s belly, a subtle design element pays homage to

one of Rutherglen's celebrated harvests— grapes. The delicate linework reflects the rhythm of the land, the movement of the windrows, and the deep connection between nature and agriculture. The golden Muscat grape, rich in both history and flavour, takes centre stage, while a hidden wine glass invites the viewer to pause, discover, and reflect. Scattered orange dots trace the composition, reminiscent of the tertiary landforms found in historic gold rush maps, a quiet tribute to the region’s layered past. Above, the sun sits high, pouring its golden light across the landscape. The Red River Gum, with its striking summer bloom, stands as a sentinel of the season. A tree of deep significance, it is woven into the story of the land, its people, and the enduring knowledge of the local Indigenous communities

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Season – Autumn

Bird – Red-capped Robin

Flower – Billy Buttons

The Red-capped Robin, with its rich reds and warm orange hues, captures the essence of autumn’s changing landscape. This small yet striking bird begins to appear in gardens as the season turns, a quiet herald of crisp mornings and golden afternoons. Within the bird’s belly, delicate linework echoes the rhythm of autumn—falling leaves drifting on the wind, soft rains nourishing the earth, and the gentle seeding of the windrows. These elements intertwine, reflecting the transition of the land as it prepares for the cooler months ahead. Beneath the robin, golden veins trace the ground like the markings on old gold rush maps, a nod to the deep history embedded in the region’s soil. Above, the sun hangs lower in the sky, casting a softer light across the landscape. The Billy Buttons, with their bright, globe-like blooms, serve as a lingering memory of summer’s warmth. Their presence in this composition is a quiet reminder of the cycle of seasons—of what has passed and what is yet to come.

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Season – Winter

Bird – Eastern Spinebill Honeyeater

Flower – Common Heath

The Eastern Spinebill Honeyeater, with its warm, earthy browns, mirrors the quiet beauty of winter—the fallen leaves, the rich soil turned and ready for planting. This bird moves through the landscape with delicate precision, a reminder that even in the coldest months, life persists.

Within the bird’s belly, intricate linework captures the essence of winter’s transition—leaves drifting from bare branches, a homestead glowing with the warmth of an indoor fire, and the steady presence of rain and wind shaping the land. These elements reflect a season of stillness and preparation, as the earth readies itself for renewal. Golden veins and scattered orange dots map the land’s history, echoing the markings of old gold rush maps —a thread connecting past and present. Above, the sun sits

at its lowest point in the sky, casting long, soft shadows over the winter landscape. The Common Heath, with its delicate pink blooms, stands resilient in the cold, bringing a quiet vibrancy to the season. The Common Heath is Victorias floral emblem.

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This series invites a fresh perspective on silo art—not just as large-scale realism, but as a canvas for expressive, conceptual storytelling. Rooted in the colours, textures, and rhythms of the Rutherglen landscape, these murals offer a new way of seeing both the silos and the skies above them.