Bilby capital of Australia turns mascot into 300kg cement sculptures
Six artists have decorated large bilbies for the first of three releases in a new public art trail. They were unveiled in Charleville on National Bilby Day.
Charleville, the bilby capital of Australia, has unveiled six large cement sculptures of the endangered greater bilby. The ambitious project aims to raise the profile of the threatened native marsupial. Inspired by the Kooka! Trail in Brisbane, the sculptures will ultimately expand to 18 bilbies across outback Queensland and neighboring towns.
Located in prominent locations such as the airport, railway station, and courthouse, the cement bilbies are expected to delight visitors and raise awareness about the plight of the bilby. Six artists were chosen to paint the 300-kilogram creations based on their unique styles, with one artist even painting his bilby in his hometown of Graham Andrews Parklands.
The project, spearheaded by the Charleville Cultural Association Arts project manager, Carmel Williams, hopes to educate the public about the endangered native while bringing together the community through art.
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