This is a very distinctive landmark in Jeddah. It consists of two enormous abstract sculptures of stylized camels made of concrete in the middle of one of the city's largest traffic circles, although I'm only showing you one in this photo. This camel sculpture is the creation of Rabi Al Akras and it is located in Obhur, north of Jeddah. The camels are abnormally elongated and each camel is composed of three separate parts that are not connected. The long necks and legs are more fitting for giraffes than camels. Many of the sculptures of Jeddah are well known landmarks and are used for giving directions around the city. Street addresses with numbers are not commonly used here. In a city of over three million people, it makes for a lot of confusion and getting lost.
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My boys love the Camel roundabout!
ReplyDeleteNice sculpture,i thought there are not allowed here.
ReplyDeleteHi Thomas - Statues of human beings are not allowed here so as not to be misconstrued as idol worship. Any sculptures of living creatures are never whole - there are always parts missing.
DeleteYet another great sculpture in your city! Fun to catch up on your blog today, Susie!
ReplyDeleteGreat sculpture!Thank you for sharing!
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