Serpent d'océan by Huang Yong Ping
Completed in 2012, Serpent d'océan is situated off the shore of the Loire River in St. Brevin-les-Pins, France. This giant aluminum sea serpent skeleton measures nearly 425 feet (130 meters) in length. The shape of the snake is similar to the near by Saint-Nazaire bridge.
Shrouded within the park of Villa Demidoff (just north of Florence, Italy), there sits a gigantic 16th century sculpture known as Colosso dell’Appennino, or the Appennine Colossus. The brooding structure was first erected in 1580 by Italian sculptor Giambologna. Like a guardian of the pond in front of him, the giant is in an endless watchful pose, perched atop his earthy seat.
