Darling Quarter, Taronga Wild! Rhinos
The hunt for painted rhino sculptures installed around Sydney continues. "Taronga Wild! Rhinos" is a public art exhibition to raise awareness and funds for Taronga Zoo’s Black Rhino breeding program and conservation projects. This rhino is located outside the shops at Darling Quarter. "Unicorn Horn" was created by Lara Porter who imagined if the rhino were to become extinct, its horn might become mythical like that of the unicorns, to future generations.
Colourful and cleverly painted.
ReplyDeleteIn many places I have visited, their city has an animal. Ours is a cow, north of here is a moose, and south is a bear. Yours is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun way to raise awareness Jim.. hope they're still around when I come over in April :)
ReplyDeleteI also think that this is a great way to get someones attention for a cause.
ReplyDeleteLinking the rhino and the unicorn is a beautiful idea. Love the rainbow over this one's back.
ReplyDeleteNow there's an eye stopper Jim.
ReplyDeleteArtistic way to create an awareness and it is very successful.
ReplyDeleteI hope they will raise enough fund for the project.
Cute one.
ReplyDeleteI'm smiling at this one. Looks like a fun project for the artist.
ReplyDeleteNice collection of painted rhino's. I remembered we had in amsterdam the same with elephants a couple of years back. Also to rise money for protecting wild animals. Thanks for showing Jim.
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea and a lovely looking rhino.
ReplyDeleteWow..........this certainly is happy and colourful!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a brilliant idea to bring focus to the worrying plight of the rhino.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope they never become mythical like that of the unicorns.
On a less serious side...a fantastic photo which makes you smile ;D
Happy Blue Monday to you
That is so cool!! Here in Texas the animal art is the Longhorn.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a cool find!
ReplyDeleteThey are so much fun to look at and ponder.
ReplyDeleteEveryone can relate to this one!
ReplyDeleteEverything is beautiful in your world. Even a painted rhino sculpture.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! We have the "Buddy Bears" here in Berlin. It is fun to hunt them down!
ReplyDeleteThe sculpture captures the strength of the rhino, and I like the expression of confidence on his face. The colors make him kind of a My Little Pony rhino, children must like this one. I hope they are successful in their conservation efforts.
ReplyDeleteI love this kind of thing. It generates interaction and awareness for a good cause. Public art at its best.
ReplyDeleteHi Jim,
ReplyDeleteOh I love this one! Thanks for sharing, and thank you for your kind comment.
Have a Happy Blue Monday!