Children's author Andy Griffiths immortalised in four-metre Canberra sculpture
A four-metre sculpture of author Andy Griffiths was unveiled at Canberra's National Portrait Gallery.
The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra unveiled a four-metre-high 3D-printed sculpture called Andy Andy by New Zealand artist Ronnie van Hout. The sculpture shows children's author Andy Griffiths.
The sculpture captures Griffiths' inner kid, which still thrives even as he works to be an adult. Next to the sculpture is an exhibition called Brainstorm.
It shows objects from his writing room, music, and books that inspire his thinking. Griffiths said the sculpture makes people think about what shapes them as a person.
Both works will be on display until mid-2027. The unveiling happened just days after Terry Denton died.
Denton was Griffiths' illustrator and creative partner for nearly 30 years on the Treehouse series.
- 4 metres
- Sculpture height
- Ronnie van Hout, New Zealand
- Artist
- National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
- Gallery location
- Nearly 30 years
- Denton partnership length
Why it mattersAn Australian author's legacy is being celebrated and preserved at a national gallery. This shows how important children's books and creative teamwork are.
AustraliaAustralians visiting Canberra can see the work of a beloved local author honoured, and the exhibition encourages readers to explore the books and artists that shaped his creative world.
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