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Crank Zappa is an interactive sculpture created from plastic waste. Lights animate and respond to touch sensors at the ends of the tentacles. The sculpture is also accompanied by music and voice, combining to bring the character of Crank Zappa to life, as well as educate the public on plastic waste in an accessible and engaging way.
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Crank Zappa is completely constructed from single-use plastic items, including 1,000 plastic bags, straws and 800 plastic bottles that were salvaged from Scotts Creek and 1,200 meters of recycled twine that was woven together by 40 volunteers. As visitors gather under Crank, he electrifies and animates in response to human touch.
Amigo & Amigo is a Sydney-based studio specialising in the creation of permanent and temporary large-scale public artworks. Since our founding in 2012, we’ve been driven by a passion for transforming everyday spaces into playful, interactive environments that spark wonder, joy, and connection.
