After the Giant Inflatable Duck and Giant Yellow Rabbit now we have the Giant Turtle in Sydney Harbor. Alphie is over 16 feet tall and 49 feet wide, and comes as part of an new undersea art exhibition at the Sydney Aquarium. Emblazoned with an abstract black-and-white pattern reminiscent of coral reef structures and Keith Haring paintings, the reptile is also meant to inspire awareness about the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
Alphie is supposed to drum up excitement about the aquarium’s unique art exhibition, which will feature an array of paintings by Australian artist BJ Price waterproofed and mounted in underwater display tanks. Also in the display tanks will be sharks and fish, creating a thrilling and distinct viewing experience that is constantly in flux.
