The Big Poo
Height
3 metres
Year Built
2018
Address
Kiama, NSW 2533
The Lowdown
The Big Poo is an unusual but important piece of public art that started its journey in Kiama, NSW. This giant sculptural representation of the familiar poo emoji was created as part of a public health awareness campaign to encourage conversations about bowel health and cancer screening. Standing several metres tall, the sculpture has become a surprisingly popular attraction, with visitors stopping to take selfies with this quirky piece of street art. While it has been known to travel to different locations as part of health promotion campaigns, its original and most famous location is in Kiama, NSW, making it one of Australia's most uniquely Australian Big Things.
Did you know?
"One of Australia's most unusual Big Things"
History
The Big Poo was created as part of a public health campaign to raise awareness about bowel cancer and encourage people to get screened. The sculpture was designed to break down the stigma around discussing bowel health by using the universally recognised poo emoji in a playful way. Starting its life in Kiama, NSW, it has since become a travelling attraction, visiting different towns as part of health promotion events, while Kiama remains its spiritual home.
More Fun Facts
- •Created to promote bowel health awareness
- •Based on the popular poo emoji
- •One of Australia's most unusual Big Things
- •The sculpture occasionally travels to different locations
- •Website: the-big-poo.com
Visiting Tips
- 💡Combine with a visit to the famous Kiama Blowhole
- 💡The sculpture may be at different locations - check before visiting
- 💡Great photo opportunity for the Instagram-savvy
- 💡Kiama has excellent coastal walks and cafes
Opening Hours
Note: This sculpture may travel to different locations
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