The mural required over 1,800 hours of work and nearly 400 liters of paint, covering more than 1,300 square meters of corrugated metal. Painted primarily with brushes and rollers, the project spanned over a year from concept to completion. The rounded shape and textured surface of the silos posed unique challenges, requiring a design that would remain visually striking from multiple viewing angles. The vibrant composition, depicting an eagle, pollinators, and the legendary Viiralt oak, makes the terminal visible from afar, symbolizing the deep connection between agriculture and nature.
According to Hannes Prits, head of KEVILI:
“In Estonia, farmland is small-scale compared to global standards, interwoven with forests, stone ridges, and ditches. These landscapes support birds, insects, and wildlife – biodiversity that farmers strive to protect at all costs.”
The mural brings contemporary art out of city galleries and into rural industrial space, demonstrating how art can enrich and transform public environments. It highlights the close relationship between agriculture and nature, values biodiversity conservation, and shows that even industrial sites can hold cultural and communal meaning.
“Public art like this is essential and grows in value over time,” says Edgar Tedresaar, humorously noting that the mural also acts as a kind of “speed camera,” slowing drivers down as they take in the colorful scene.
Commissioned to celebrate KEVILI’s 20th anniversary, the project stands as a reminder of the importance of biodiversity and sustainable stewardship of agricultural landscapes.
