A free exhibition with a difference by Danish artist Thomas Dambo is supported by Tourism WA, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, and Lotterywest.
Giants of Mandurah features larger-than-life hidden sculptures that have been built in secret locations throughout Mandurah and the Peel region — plus an additional one in Subiaco — that will be waiting for explorers of all ages and abilities to come and find them in an interactive sculpture trail.
The sculptures will stay in their hiding spots for at least the next year and are expected to attract a high number of visitors to the region.
Minister for Tourism, Roger Cook said Mr Dambo was famous for his wooden creations, made entirely from recycled materials, that conveyed important messages about conservation, environmental protection, and respect for nature.
“The Giants of Mandurah exhibition is the artist’s first and only outdoor sculpture discovery trail in Australia to date and aims to encourage visitors to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate the natural surroundings and wonders of the Peel region, while searching for the Giants,” Mr Cook said.
Mr Dambo has previously held successful sculpture exhibitions in Denmark, the United States, France, Germany, China, South Korea and Chile.
The Traditional Custodians of the Peel region, the Bindjareb People of the Noongar Nation, have shared the stories of the land on which the giants are placed with signage in each location.
Mr Cook said allocating more than one day to find all the Giants was recommended, providing the ideal opportunity for visitors to plan an overnight stay in Mandurah, and the Peel region.
