Some say sculptures are proof of human stubbornness: they try to leave their own traces on Earth.
As a work of art, sculpture is endowed with innumerable meaning and infinite value.
In our perception, the sculpture should be like this:
Or this:
But in Australia, the sculpture you see may look like this:
I'm sorry. there's something a little cuter, too
And there seems to be something to eat:
Another that can be eaten:
You may not see it! But this is really a pie!
And。 I don't know what to describe:
These seemingly huge and cute sculptures are cordially referred to as Big Things. by Australians.
Big Things is a supersized sculpture, as a folk art, it carries a variety of people's minds on this land.
Some of them were created to commemorate a great man, others to celebrate a holiday, and all sorts of lovely reasons made them lovely.
Next, the editor will show you what lovely Big Things there are in this magical land of Australia!
Character chapte
1 Santa Claus: Adelaide Central Market (Adelaide Central Market)
The charismatic Santa Claus is 16.4 meters tall and 5 meters wide. Installed in front of retailer John Martin's in 1960, he was a statue celebrating Christmas.
Now, the 3-ton statue is hanging above the central market near (Adelaide Chinatown), Adelaide Chinatown, and it's easy to see.
2 Aboriginals: Anmatjere Community in the Northern Territory
After the British colonial rule in Australia in the 18th century, the number of aborigines plummeted. The 17-meter-high aboriginal statue was built in memory of aboriginal Australians.
3 Ned Kelly: small Town of Glenrowan, Victoria
Ned Kelly is a famous jungle thief in Australian history. He is loved by people and is a brave and just folk hero.
The six-meter-tall Ned Kelly stood here as if guarding the town.
Animal chapte
1 Merino: Gulbenn (Goulburn), New South Wales
Australia is rich in wool and is known as a country riding on sheep's backs. Wool grows on this Merino sheep.
The Merino statue is 15.2 meters tall. On the ground floor is a gift shop that specialises in all kinds of wool gifts, and on the second floor a wool display area from which visitors can climb to the "sheep's head" and see the beauty of the city through its eyes.
2 grand koala: small town of Dadswells Bridge, Victoria
This lovely giant koala, 14 meters high and weighing 12 tons, is made of steel frames and copper.
In 2009 it was named Sam, to commemorate a koala rescued from the fire.
3 lobsters: Kingston (Kingston SE), South Australia
Please tell me aloud what is the most famous food in Australia? That's right. That's the big lobster up there. Its size: 17-15-13 m.
The lobster's name is Paul Kelly, made of steel and fiberglass in six months.
There was also an interesting episode about the prawn: it was said that the size unit planned at first was "feet," but the builders mistakenly thought it was "rice." As a result, the size of the sculpture has been expanded by more than 20 times.
Plant chapte
Big pineapple: Woombye, Queensland
The giant pineapple is located on the famous sunny coast of (Sunshine Coast), in the southeastern part of Queensland. It is currently the world's largest pineapple sculpture, full of 16 meters high.
2 oranges: Barry (Berri), a small town in south Australia
This lovely, thick orange was designed by Adelaide's famous architect, John Twopenny. The whole is made of steel frame and fiberboard, weighing about 85 tons.
It is not just a sculpture, it has four layers of different functions in its interior area. There is a multi-function hall on the first floor, a souvenir shop and a coffee shop on the second floor, a mural exhibition hall on the third floor, and an observatory on the fourth floor.
3 Banana: (Coffs Harbour), Port of Coves, New South Wales
Built in 1964, this big banana is Australia's first Big Thing, 13 meters long and 5 meters high. Built to keep up with the theme of a banana plantation, this big banana receives a constant stream of visitors each year.
Art chapte
1 shelf: Emmerald (Emerald), Queensland
The classic painting is van Gogh's sunflower, and the Big Thing is a tribute to Van Gogh. Emerald, is chosen because it is the main base for sunflower cultivation in Australia, and an annual sunflower festival is held.
Two guitars: Tamworth (Tamworth), New South Wales
The guitar, which began in 1988 in the famous Australian music town of Tamworth, is a symbol of the annual Australian country Music Festival. The guitar looks like a musical festival trophy.
3 cigars: Churchill, Victoria, (Churchill)
The cigar is a large replica of British Prime Minister Churchill's cigar, and interestingly its town is also named Churchill.
According to statistics, Australia now has more than 150 Big Things. More and more Big Things has become the unique cultural symbol of their hometown and has attracted a large number of tourists.
