Customs House Square, Taronga Wild! Rhinos
This painted rhino sculpture is located in Customs House Square, on the corner of Alfred Street and Young Street. "R-BOT 4000" was created by Joel Gregory Cameron, making a statement on what happens if rhinos become extinct, that we will be forced to substitute them with robotic copies. It is part of the "Taronga Wild! Rhinos" public art exhibition located around the city until the end of April. All the rhinos will then be on display at The Star casino in Pyrmont from 10th May and they will be auctioned off on 14th May to raise funds for Taronga Zoo’s Black Rhino breeding program and conservation projects.
Losing rhinos is a sad thought, but a robot rhino sounds pretty cool too.
ReplyDeleteAn impressive rhino and a fine way to get attention. A good cause!
ReplyDeleteI did not know that the rhinos were so popular in Australia.
ReplyDeleteTomás.
Love the Rhino!
ReplyDeleteHi!
Just trying to catch up from your visiting with me while I was attending a convention last week, and busy with hunting down the migrant birds in our area!
Have a good week!!
Mechano Rhino!
ReplyDeleteLove the metal armored rhino. I think he will get attention for the cause.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that many cities have taken to displaying artwork that features variations of an animal scattered throughout the metro area. Several cities in the U.S. have similar displays. I love this Rhino! Happy Ruby Tuesday Too.
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ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Good pic of it - hope you shot all them Rhinos!
ReplyDeleteCertainly not all, but quite a few. There were way too many. I'm getting to the end of my collection.
DeleteThis rhino actually looks friendly, but I've read that the real beasts are actually rather ill-tempered.
ReplyDeleteRed Cemetery Flowers
Spot on - delightful to see!
ReplyDeletegreat sculpture and photo! stopping by via Ruby Tuesday.
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