The Big Powerful Owl, Public art sculpture in Belconnen District, Australia.
The Big Powerful Owl stands 8 meters tall at the intersection of Belconnen Way and Benjamin Way, representing Australia's largest owl species.
Bruce Armstrong created this cast composite, steel, and hardwood sculpture in 2011 as part of the artsACT public art initiative in Canberra.
The sculpture generates discussions about public art interpretation, with locals referring to it by alternative names due to its particular shape.
Visitors can park at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets and walk across the road to view the statue, which is monitored by CCTV cameras.
The government invested 3000 Australian dollars in cleanup efforts after the statue experienced multiple incidents of graffiti and vandalism.
GPS coordinates: -35.24759,149.06752
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:56
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