A modern work of art, the Super Lamb Banana, drew the attention of the people of Liverpool from the very beginning.
The Super Lamb Banana is an interesting piece of sculpture located in Liverpool. The making of the sculpture is attributed to Tara Chiezo from Japan. His work was first displayed as part of the Art Transpennine Exhibition held in 1998. This huge work measured up to 17 feet in height. Concrete and steel were used for its construction.
The Super Lamb Banana-Cause for Construction
The Super Lamb Banana in Liverpool drew a lot of attention from the beginning. The reason behind the construction of this structure was to make the people aware of the implications of consuming food that had been genetically modified. It also stood as a symbol for
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the Liverpool port that was well known for importing bananas and also traded in lambs.
Location of the Super Lamb Banana
The sculpture, as it was decided, from the very beginning would not be positioned at a particular place. Rather it would be placed at different points in the city from time to time. At present, the Super Lamb Banana is located at the juncture of the Vauzhall Road and the Tithebarn Street. It is easily accessible from all corners of the city. The Lime Street Station is just round the corner. Other attractions of Liverpool like the Walker Art Gallery and St. George's Hall are also located nearby.
The Super Lamb Banana in Liverpool made quite an impact on the locals as well as visitors to the city from the very beginning. It was unconventional, amusing and at the same time a novel addition to the list of the city's tourist attractions.
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