What happens when you wake a sleeping giant? It probably looks as friendly as this colossal sculpture by Hungarian artist Ervin Hervé-Lóránth (UR-vin ER-vai lor-ANTH). Titled Feltépve, meaning “ripped up,” the larger-than-life figure appears to be emerging from deep within the earth. Hervé-Lóránth created this monumental art installation, displayed in a public square, for a citywide art fair in Hungary’s capital, Budapest.
Made of polystyrene, a strong, lightweight plastic, the outdoor sculpture fits right into the landscape. Grass extends across the grimacing giant’s arms and shoulders, and the gray surface of the sculpture echoes the color of the historic stone building in the background.
“My goal was to show people that pieces of contemporary art can be integral parts of a city,” the artist explained.