Sculptures
Utes in the Paddock (2007)
MATERIALS Holden Utes
LOCATION Intersection of The Gipps Way & Lachlan Valley Way, Condobolin
Finish (or start) your adventure down the Lachlan at Condobolin’s iconic Utes in the Paddock outdoor exhibition.
A quirky display of 17 Holden Utes, painted by prominent Australian and local artists. It all started when local farmers Jana and Graham Pickles headed off on a well-deserved holiday across the United States, travelling the famed Route 66. They were drawn to an unusual attraction named 'Cadillac Ranch', located in western Texas. Intrigued by the ranch’s popularity, the Pickles returned with the inkling of a notion. Locals donated the vehicles, gifted artists donated their time and talent, and in August 2007 an art attraction without parallel was born.
The quirky outdoor gallery draws thousands of visitors to the Lachlan Shire each year to discover and share in the celebration of outback life.