This is on the side of Gungahlin Drive heading South towards the city (between Palmerston and Barton hwy turnoff).
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This is on the side of Gungahlin Drive heading South towards the city (between Palmerston and Barton hwy turnoff).
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Skyring said :
Bazinga!
But it’s not my birthday yet!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55528584@N03/sets/72157626055490769/with/5491840614/
mrs_ratt informs me that this artwork has come and gone several times in recent weeks, and has indeed gone again by this morning.
RedDogInCan said :
Audrey 2
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.
Gungahlin Al said :
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?
That green drain opening is going to get more Mario-ed in the future…
Watch this space.
Sheesh can’t anyone recognise a triffid when they see one??
sarahsarah said :
Maybe it’s some sort of gum tree?
sarahsarah said :
OK, so he’s an older citizen, I’m sure he can still somewhat maim where needed!
I love this!
inlymbo said :
I think you’ll be safe – it appears to be missing it’s teeth!
Brilliant!
love it!!!!
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)
RedDogInCan said :
😀
ooh we hope it does not eat our kart on the way past……
I am keen for more public art like this 😀
For those who don’t know what it is: http://www.mariowiki.com/Piranha_Plant
EvanJames said :
That would be Little Shop of Horrors – Feed me, Seymour!