Standing tall at an impressive 23 feet, “The Green Giant” is a monumental eco-sculpture of an elephant, majestically crafted from discarded plastic water bottles and metallic framework. This breathtaking creation is not only a visual marvel but also a powerful environmental statement, symbolizing the urgent need to recycle, reuse, and protect our planet.
The sculpture’s colossal form and upward-raised trunk embody strength, wisdom, and hope, qualities deeply associated with elephants in Indian culture. Yet beneath its beauty lies a deeper message — a reminder of how plastic waste impacts the very wildlife it represents. By transforming thousands of used bottles into art, this installation turns pollution into a symbol of possibility and awareness.
Materials Used:
🧴 Plastic Water Bottles – intricately arranged to form the elephant’s massive body, creating a translucent green texture that glows under sunlight.
🧱 Metal Framework (Mild Steel) – provides structural stability and durability, allowing the sculpture to stand proudly at 23 feet.
🔩 Recycled Fasteners and Mesh – used to bind and shape the plastic components into lifelike contours.
Concept & Symbolism:
The “Green Giant” is more than an art installation — it is a movement in material form, showcasing how creativity can inspire change. The elephant, often revered as a guardian of forests and ecosystems, here becomes the voice of environmental consciousness, reminding us that our discarded materials can be reborn with purpose.
This magnificent sculpture stands as a tribute to sustainability, wildlife conservation, and artistic innovation, urging society to move toward a cleaner, greener, and more responsible future.
Plastic bottles
23 feet
Plastic water bottles, MS Framework, Recycled fasteners and mesh
