Australia’s largest and arguably most complex mural has been finished, with artist Guido van Helten putting the final touches on the silos at Coonalpyn in South Australia.

Brisbane-based van Helten arrived in the Princes Highway town, 200 kilometres south-east of Adelaide, in early February.

He spent a week talking with and photographing members of the community — population approximately 300 — before deciding to paint five Coonalpyn Primary School children.

Experience the Silos on our 5 Day Limestone Coast, Hahndorf & Maggie Beer Tour.

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