The piece is a recreation of the albino sperm whale that inspired Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick, and it is life-sized. It is made of 9,000 square feet of white, 1/4-inch thick, 100% wool, industrial felt and 267 hand-sewn barnacles. One of its roles is to spark thoughts about the whaling industry and the shrinking size of whales among those who visit the giant out of water.
While it might not be as impactful as seeing a sperm whale in the real, standing next to the life-sized reproduction is bound to inspire a touch of awe and hopefully a better understanding of the sheer mass of life that we take from the seas. Even if you can't visit this particular whale, you can check out what a blue whale looks like in life size on your computer.
Ha! Did you ever see the reality show called "Man Band"? This is it.
Ha! Did you ever see the reality show called "Man Band"? This is it.