Public Art

Superlambanana

The original superlambanana is a bright yellow sculpture located in Liverpool. Weighing almost eight tons and standing at 17 feet tall, it is intended to be a cross between a banana and a lamb and was created by Manhattan-based Japanese artist Taro Chiezo.

In 2008, as part of Liverpool's year-long position as European Capital of Culture, 125 individually designed miniature replicas were created. Sponsored by local community organisations and businesses in the city, the mini Superlambananas were located throughout the Liverpool and Merseyside region. One sculpture, The Highest Superlambanana, was located on top of Moel Famau, North Wales, recognising the very close links the city has with that region.

I was lucky enough to be commissioned to design and paint a Superlambanana for the Metquarter Shopping Mall in Liverpool. I named her 'Petite Fleur' and she was admired and photographed by hundreds who came to see her. The event lasted 10 weeks and brought many people to the City. It was lovely to see people of all ages and families with excited children following the map around the city on the hunt for these quirky sculptures! I was so happy to be involved in this massive public art trail!

After 10 weeks in their various destinations the Superlambanans were all brought to St. Georges Hall to be Auctioned. All the artists were invited to the star studded event and I went along to say my final goodbyes to Petite Fleur who was Lot 1 and sold for £8000. I never saw her again after that night, but would love to find out if she's still out there!