Going Gone Gorilla is in Queen Square.
It's painted in heat sensitive paint changing from black to white to reveal the underlying text which details some of the abuse suffered by gorillas in the wild.
Blackbeardorilla is appropriately situated outside the Llandoger Trow, the 17th century pub that was Robert Louis Stevenson's inspiration for the Admiral Benbow in Treasure Island.
I was disappointed by the location of Crystal Eyes, in the window of Stanfords on Corn Street, which made it difficult to fully appreciate and impossible to photograph from the street. I guess it's because of the electric light inside the gorilla which shines through holes drilled all over his body.
Love the gorillas! What a novel way to celebrate the zoo's anniversary - we've just looked at their website...
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Gai!
Kay & Sime :)
Hi, another Bristolian gorilla spotter here. So I thought I'd come over and wave at you! Love your photos, are you going to go to Birmingham? Why, oh why did they put one there? :) all the best Joanna
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see people's reactions to the gorillas, Kay & Sime. They never fail to bring a smile to their faces.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanna. Nice of you to drop by. No, I'm not planning to go to Birmingham. I've commissioned a friend to take a photo for me instead.