I have been hoping someone would stop and take a photo of this. I have driven past it the last two mornings, and it has made my day.

Whoever took the time to make and set it up it needs to be congratulated.

Is the Mario one still around, or did this replace it ?

I drive past it everyday too – big fan. Isn’t it from Mario?

Has anyone seen the two “headstones” saying Speed and Alcohol erected on Adelaide Ave northbound opposite the Mint?

It looks a bit like the plant from the Dentist film/stageshow.

Well that’s different.

I’ll bet there’s a secret room full of coins underneath.

EvanJames said :

It looks a bit like the plant from the Dentist film/stageshow.

That would be Little Shop of Horrors – Feed me, Seymour!

For those who don’t know what it is: http://www.mariowiki.com/Piranha_Plant

I am keen for more public art like this

ooh we hope it does not eat our kart on the way past……

RedDogInCan said :

EvanJames said :

It looks a bit like the plant from the Dentist film/stageshow.

That would be Little Shop of Horrors – Feed me, Seymour!

We hail the, Piranha Plant!

We thank you for your gnashing teeth, and the challenges you provide us,
We thank you for your colours, and for making Yoshi jump,

All hail piranha plant, who’s power is limitless now that he has escaped the screen.

Eat a car or two buddy, you deserve it! (Not mine please)

love it!!!!

Brilliant!

inlymbo said :

ooh we hope it does not eat our kart on the way past……

I think you’ll be safe – it appears to be missing it’s teeth!

I love this!

sarahsarah said :

inlymbo said :

ooh we hope it does not eat our kart on the way past……

I think you’ll be safe – it appears to be missing it’s teeth!

OK, so he’s an older citizen, I’m sure he can still somewhat maim where needed!

sarahsarah said :

inlymbo said :

ooh we hope it does not eat our kart on the way past……

I think you’ll be safe – it appears to be missing it’s teeth!

Maybe it’s some sort of gum tree?

Sheesh can’t anyone recognise a triffid when they see one??

That green drain opening is going to get more Mario-ed in the future…

Watch this space.

Gungahlin Al said :

Sheesh can’t anyone recognise a triffid when they see one??

Sorry Al:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piranha_plant#Recurring_enemies

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triffid

Clearly a Piranha Plant, and not a Triffid.

However, perhaps a challenge should be laid?
Triffid in canberra, anyone feeling creative?

I agree this is awesome.

Some questions (as it’s not apparent from the pic):

Was the drain/stormwater riser there already or is that part of the artwork?

Also what is the structure made of and if it’s a real stormwater riser, how is it attached in such a structurally sound way?

I think I’m going to have to do a drive by to see this myself.

RedDogInCan said :

EvanJames said :

It looks a bit like the plant from the Dentist film/stageshow.

That would be Little Shop of Horrors – Feed me, Seymour!

Audrey 2

mrs_ratt informs me that this artwork has come and gone several times in recent weeks, and has indeed gone again by this morning.

But it’s not my birthday yet!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55528584@N03/sets/72157626055490769/with/5491840614/

Skyring said :

sarahsarah said :

inlymbo said :

ooh we hope it does not eat our kart on the way past……

I think you’ll be safe – it appears to be missing it’s teeth!

Maybe it’s some sort of gum tree?

Bazinga!