As a component of Totally Thames, Dutch craftsman Florentijn Hofman as of late introduced a monster hippopotamus form in the Thames waterway. The 70-foot-long wooden animal, energetically titled Hipppothames, was built over a little ship so no doubt half-submerged in the water. Huge googly eyes and hot pink nostrils make this titan creature resemble a great deal of fun. As per the craftsman, the piece was roused by the hippos who used to occupy the stream amid ancient times.
The conspicuous project is a continuation of the craftsman's signature style of making greatly unforeseen models roused by commonplace things, including Giant Slugs, a Rubber Duck, and a Sunbathing Hare. "The motivation behind setting my sculptures in people in general area has dependably been to give parts of people in general a break from their day by day schedules, to move discussion and to cause surprise," clarifies Hofman.
Hipppothames will stay above water at Nine Elms on the South Bank in central London through September 28, 2014.
Florentijn Hofman
Source : Totally Thames website