Content warning: Sculptor Denis Defrancesco’s King Kong sculpture is a bronze sculpture that reimagines the iconic King Kong in an unexpected way. Measuring 5.04 meters long, 2.10 meters wide, and 2.25 meters high, and weighing 2780 kg (6128 lbs.), this massive artwork ha
Sculptor Denis Defrancesco’s King Kong sculpture is a bronze sculpture that reimagines the iconic King Kong in an unexpected way.
Measuring 5.04 meters long, 2.10 meters wide, and 2.25 meters high, and weighing 2780 kg (6128 lbs.), this massive artwork has drawn attention since its debut in 2019.
Originally displayed on Pařížská Street in Josefov, Prague, the sculpture has since traveled internationally, engaging audiences and inspiring discussions across different cultural settings.
Nowadays, King Kong is on a global journey, capturing the imagination of people across various countries. To track its voyage, you can follow the sculpture’s very own Instagram account here.
From Atlas Obscura: “SITTING WITH THE SERENE POSTURE of a zen master on the campus of Helsinki University’s Viikki campus is one of the more unique animals to ever grace a university quad: a massive gorilla figure made entirely of automobile tires known as, Everything is Possible.
The huge piece of art is the work of Finnish artist Villu Jaanisoo who won a national invitational contest. Made out of rubber tires that were bent and shaped to form the colossal beast, the ape’s pose is more calm than menacing, even with the similarities to King Kong. From top to bottom, the creature is almost 17 feet tall. Students and visitors often climb up into the gorilla’s arms, looking about the size of an infant in comparison.
Helsinki University’s Viikki campus is known as the life sciences center for the college, focusing on the school’s biology, agriculture, and veterinary programs. Nicknamed the “Green Campus,” the gorilla-shaped tire pile might seem like a strange fit for the space, but the statue represents not only the diversity of life, but also the a focus on environmentalism and reuse. While these connotations may be foremost in the minds of the students that wander past the work each day, for many Everything is Possible simply represents the strange wonder of a world where a giant gorilla made of tires can exist.”
