The Silos of The Foundations — Attraction in Portland

Large, old white guys looking over all in sight. The silo paintings are well done, impressive and bold, there is no doubt about that! Found the token woman, hidden around the "back" the most important and symbolic part.

The surrounding grounds are in a state of decay. A real shame as the buildings could be used for any number of artistic or commercial experiments. It is possible some of spaces are still in use as there are some signs of life. Other parts of the buildings are just getting old - as structures do when not maintained or used. Highly possible the covid quarantines have lead to all this. Only a local would...

Artwork on a grand scale.

The murals painted on the silos are of locals and former employees of the Cement Works where the silos are located. The artist name is Guido Van Helten who did a spectacular job of giving these silos new purposes . There are six separate murals painted on the silos so don't forget to walk right around them. There is some seating in some newly established landscaped gardens beside the silos.

Behind the silos is one of the limestone quarries which is now a stunning blue lake. There is more to see here than what's seen at first glance. Take some time and have a good look around when...

Drove to Portland to see Guido Van Helten’s beautiful work in The Foundations, a redevelopment of an old, disused cement works. I was disappointed to find the silos murals locked off so you can’t get anywhere near them. Art through cyclone fencing is not quite so fun. What I could see from a long distance away with my nose pressed through the fencing looked incredible. Surely people should have access to these amazing art works all of the time, not just when The Foundations chooses to run a commercial market...