The Wonderful Two
Discover the story behind this striking
bronze sculpture at St Kilda, and the
important conservation message
it represents.
Discover the story behind this striking
bronze sculpture at St Kilda, and the
important conservation message
it represents.
Discover the story behind this striking bronze sculpture at St Kilda, and the important conservation message it represents.
THE WONDERFUL TWO
At first glance, this sculpture looks like a wonderfully improbable animal. Two rhino heads face in opposite directions, joined through one enormous bronze form. The playful design draws you closer, but its story has a serious purpose.
CREATED BY GILLIE AND MARC
The Wonderful Two was unveiled at the St Kilda Sea Baths on 2 February 2019. Its unusual form takes inspiration from the “pushmi-pullyu”, the imaginary creature from the Doctor Dolittle stories.
NAJIN AND FATU
Najin and Fatu are a mother and daughter, not an invented pair. They have been cared for at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya under constant protection. Knowing that the artwork refers to individual animals, with names and a family relationship, gives the encounter a more personal meaning.
A MESSAGE AGAINST POACHING
Look closely at the golden horns. The artists use these to draw attention to the value placed on rhino horn and the destruction caused by poaching. Real rhino horn is made of keratin, the same material found in human fingernails.
AN IMPACTFUL ARTWORK
The sculpture measures about five metres long, making its message difficult to overlook. Its whimsical appearance offers an accessible starting point for conversations about wildlife conservation, including with children.
Before taking your photograph, walk around it and consider how the two opposing heads change its character from different angles. This is seaside public art with a connection reaching all the way to Africa.
A Unique Sculpture
A striking artwork by Gillie and Marc with a powerful conservation message.
A Story of Real Rhinos
Represents Najin and Fatu, a mother and daughter cared for at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya.
Conservation Awareness
Highlights the threat of poaching and the value placed on rhino horn.
Public Art for All
A whimsical artwork that sparks conversations about wildlife conservation, including with children.
COMPLETE STOP 09
BY ANSWERING THE QUESTION
COMPLETE STOP 09
BY ANSWERING THE QUESTION
Answer The Sea Baths Challenge
Answer The Sea Baths Challenge
Look around the location and use what you discover
to answer the questions below.
Look around the location and use what you discover to answer the questions below.
CONTINUE YOUR ST KILDA ADVENTURE
WALK TO STOP 10
ST KILDA PIER
Return to the beachfront promenade.
Face the water and turn right, walking back towards the pier and Catani Gardens. Keep the bay on your left.
Follow the public promenade to the entrance of the new curved St Kilda Pier.
Turn onto the pier and follow its main walkway out over the water.
Continue towards the kiosk building. Stay on the main public walkway and follow any signs or temporary access instructions.
Pause near the kiosk where you can view the building without blocking the walkway.
You have arrived at Stop 10. Open the St Kilda Pier page to discover its story and answer your question.
COMPLETE STOP 10 TO UNLOCK
A CLUE AND ONE SPECIAL REWARD
Visit the next location, answer the question and receive
a reward and also a clue that will be used to unlock your Stop 10 final reward vault
vouchers exclusive reward for your challenge.
Note: These clues will be put together to form a code word that will be used
to unlock your stop 10 or final reward vault vouchers.
COMPLETE STOP 10 TO UNLOCK
A CLUE AND ONE SPECIAL REWARD
Visit the next location, answer the question and receive a reward and also a clue that will be used to unlock your Stop 10 final vault vouchers exclusive reward for your challenge.
Note: These clues will be put together to form a code word that will be used to unlock your final vault vouchers.
COMPLETE STOP 10 TO UNLOCK
A CLUE AND ONE SPECIAL REWARD
Visit the next location, answer the question and receive a reward and also a clue that will be used to unlock your Stop 10 final vault vouchers exclusive reward for your challenge.
Note: These clues will be put together to form a code word that will be used
to unlock your stop 10 or final vault vouchers.
