Height
4 meters
Year Built
2005
Address
Various locations
The Lowdown
The Big Pencil stands as a tribute to education, creativity, and the simple tool that has helped generations learn to write. This oversized yellow pencil, with its distinctive pink eraser and sharpened point, captures the nostalgic school supplies that every Australian remembers from their classroom days. Before keyboards and touchscreens, the pencil was the essential tool of learning - from first wobbly letters to complex mathematical equations. The Big Pencil celebrates this heritage while reminding us that creativity begins with simple tools and a willingness to put ideas onto paper.
Did you know?
"The yellow color became standard in the 1890s"
History
Big Pencil sculptures have appeared in various locations, often near schools or educational facilities, as tributes to learning and creativity. They capture the nostalgia of traditional school supplies while celebrating the importance of education.
More Fun Facts
- •The average pencil can draw a line 56 kilometers long
- •Pencils have been used since the 1500s
- •The yellow color became standard in the 1890s
- •About 14 billion pencils are produced worldwide each year
- •Pencil marks can last thousands of years under the right conditions
Visiting Tips
- 💡Great photo spot for kids heading back to school
- 💡Perfect for celebrating graduation milestones
- 💡The bright yellow makes for eye-catching photos
- 💡Check local tourism sites for specific locations
- 💡Combine with visits to local schools or museums
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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