What is it? I am looking for information, but only I can find it:

The Super Lamb Banana statue by Taro Chiezo (1998) is seen here from the front and side. The yellow-painted scupture, part banana, part lamb, stands appropriately in front of the premises of Joseph P Lamb on Carpenters Row.

I am not sure, but I am thinking that its a statue representative of the Liverpool 2008. If it is true, I like to know somes questions, for example, why is a banana and a lamb representative of the city? What people think about the statue?

Thank u!!

And it changes colour according to the time of year!

http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/dale/lamb/lamb.html

and

http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/sdock/lamb.html

:)

And it changes colour according to the time of year!

http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/dale/lamb/lamb.html

and

http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/sdock/lamb.html

:)

Thanks for reply, it´s funny the change of colour. It´s a simple statue, but I think that it´s funny. But I do not know why a banana its representative of the city!

Thanks for reply, it´s funny the change of colour. It´s a simple statue, but I think that it´s funny. But I do not know why a banana its representative of the city!

I believe it is to do when Garston docks used to import lots and lots of bananas before the last war, Marie. Add them to the importation of lambs you have the Super Lamb Banana!

Oh! And the Lamb Banana is more than a mere simple statue!

:)

I believe it is to do when Garston docks used to import lots and lots of bananas before the last war, Marie. Add them to the importation of lambs you have the Super Lamb Banana!

Oh! And the Lamb Banana is more than a mere simple statue!

:)

Thank for reply. I am feeling more cuiosity for this statue!

Most Liverpool people are very fond of Lamb Banana :)

There are a minority who say they don't like this sculpture but I think the majority are very fond of it.

I love it. :) I couldn't imagine L'pool without it now.

The Superlamb Banana was not made to represent 08 though the culture company have used their logo on it as they tend to hijack things :unibrow: like the Big History Festival and the Mathew Street festival that were here before.

The Superlamb banana is now outside the newer JMU building at the Tithebarn st, Vauxhall Rd and Hatton Garden junction and it has been lime green and purple depending on which charity or organisation rent it.

Most Liverpool people are very fond of Lamb Banana :)

There are a minority who say they don't like this sculpture but I think the majority are very fond of it.

I love it. :) I couldn't imagine L'pool without it now.

Hi Lindy

I wasn't so fond of it at first but have grown to like it! :PDT_Aliboronz_24:

Chris

How many Lamb Banana Statues are in the city? Where?

Thanks for reply!!

One, located as described above, moved from outside Joseph Lamp prior to the demolition of that site. There are hundreds of little replicas though in the 08 and gift shops etc...

How many Lamb Banana Statues are in the city? Where?

Thanks for reply!!

She had a baby a few years ago, but it was smashed by vandals!

:disgust:

http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/sdock/lamb9.jpg

William!! This statue I am sure, is not there the last month, coz I was walking alls day in Charloner St. and I never saw it!!

That pic is from quite some time ago. It's deffo been on Tithebarn street for quite some time.

That pic is from quite some time ago. It's deffo been on Tithebarn street for quite some time.

Ok, ok, I was affraid about my eyes! Thank u! :)

William!! This statue I am sure, is not there the last month, coz I was walking alls day in Charloner St. and I never saw it!!

Picture was taken on April 2nd 2004.

:)

William!! This statue I am sure, is not there the last month, coz I was walking alls day in Charloner St. and I never saw it!!

And, pray, who is William? Is there a William in t'house?

:)

And, pray, who is William? Is there a William in t'house?

:)

Ur nick is Williams... :)

Ur nick is Williams... :)

My friends call me Dave, Marie. You can call me A.D.

:)

My friends call me Dave, Marie. You can call me A.D.

:)

Do not turn me crazy! :PDT_Xtremez_42:






(I was joking)

:) :shock:

This is where it is at the moment.
Tithebarn Street, near Marybone.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/184/411914610_dccce0a758_o.jpg

Thanks for the photo and for the info to all people. I try to find it on May. Was very curious the change of colour.

Thanks for the photo and for the info to all people. I try to find it on May. Was very curious the change of colour.

*Plug* Have you seen Yo! Liverpool's Lamb Banana? Here (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4305):unibrow: (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4305)

*Plug* Have you seen Yo! Liverpool's Lamb Banana? Here (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4305):unibrow: (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4305)

Spammer :)

I noticed that Yo is not on SLB website links:shock:

Spammer :)

I noticed that Yo is not on SLB website links:shock:

It should be soon John. :PDT11

http://www.catalystmedia.org.uk/issues/misc/articles/lamb_garston.htm

http://www.catalystmedia.org.uk/issues/misc/articles/lamb_garston.htm

Ok, I see, 33-45 Parr Street (Garston)
Thank u!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/content/images/2007/11/21/lamb_paint_203_203x152.jpg
Hope Students at Everton hard at work

Go Superlambananas!

Artists from all over the region are being invited to submit designs for quite possibly the most quirky and vibrant event being held throughout Capital of Culture year.

With 2008 fast approaching, Go Superlambananas is also possibly the most ambitious and all encompassing project to yet to be announced and the organisers are calling for contributions from Birkenhead to Bootle.

Running from June to September, Wild In Art, together with Liverpool Hope University and the City Council, are asking for local artists to become involved in placing over 100 highly decorated versions of the iconic statue in Liverpool, to form a trail through the city streets and boroughs as a demonstration of the region’s artistic talent and bursaries will be available for designing and creating the army of Superlambananas.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/content/images/2007/11/21/lamb_paint_203_02_203x152.jpg
Statues will form a trail through city streets

‘We wanted to come up with something in which people could use their imaginations, reflect the culture of the area and its sense of fun. Using this fabulous icon created by Japanese artist Taro Chiezo as a canvas is a great way of doing all that,’ said Charlie Langhorne of Wild In Art and organiser of Manchester’s memorable Cow Parade.

‘We want all forms of art involved, not just traditional paintings, whether professional or amateur, and across the spectrum. Poets, photographers, authors, new media … the whole lot, but using whatever they think will work on a three-dimensional canvas. We really want to reflect the area’s culture, vitality and humour. Let’s get these things flying, dancing and singing. It’s a really exciting project and has already caught people’s imagination.’

Professor Bill Chambers of Liverpool Hope Cornerstone Campus in Everton said: ‘My aim is to show just how exciting, inventive and colourful Liverpool can be and this is the perfect project for us to show those things.
Everybody knows what the Superlambanana is and where it comes from, so what we want to do is take the project to local schools and get them involved as well, prior The Big Hope Youth Conference taking place from June 4 to June 11, next year.

The deadline for designs to be submitted is mid-February, so there is plenty of time for artists to get their thinking caps on and to make this one of the most memorable events of Capital of Culture year.’

For more information visit the Wild In Art website.

BBC Liverpool

aaaw i saw this on the news the other night ! arent they cute ! but very different ! i wonder what you Liverpool folk think of them !

Want one!!

:)

Hate them!!
What a load of crap.I would prefer diddy men statues,plaques on buildings or floors giving history....ANYTHING but that waste of space/money:PDT10

You can buy a Yo! Liverpool one here (http://www.superlambbanana.com/home.php?/SHOP;page=3#29) John :PDT10

There's a Superlambanana mock-up outside the Met Quarter. I've no idea how long it's been there.

THE Metquarter has become the latest business to sign up to a major art project centred around Liverpool’s Superlambbanana. Read (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2007/11/24/metquarter-puts-super-green-lamby-on-parade-100252-20154088/)

I,d rather see new statues of the Liverbirds around the city and a flippin, huge one on the crossroads of Church/Paradise,Lord/Whitechapel for the new era instead of promoting lambanana which has no relevence to the city whatever and some loony is promoting crap and trying to make a name for himself. Cute as they are, there is no place in our culture or city for rubbish like this.:ninja:

THE Metquarter has become the latest business to sign up to a major art project centred around Liverpool’s Superlambbanana. Read (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2007/11/24/metquarter-puts-super-green-lamby-on-parade-100252-20154088/)


25th November 2007.

http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/church/white/2007/wc2511071.jpg

http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/church/white/2007/wc2511074.jpg

I should add that having seen how the Superlambanana has been bolted down it might not stay there for long!

:PDT_Xtremez_42:

I agree that we should have Liverbirds everywhere and especially a huge one like Chippie descibes - it would be fantastic.


I do like Superlamb as well though :hug:

Great pic :PDT_Piratz_26:. 10 team-points to anyone would can get a pic of themselves on the back of one :PDT10

I would rather see the diddy men as statues around the city,or the liverbird or even a tree planted instead.
Ugly thingz them lambanana's and who said they're "super" ?
I was recently asked by students who where doing a project on "waste of money in Liverpool".Guess what was coming top.They told me everyone who they had questioned didn't like or want these lambanana's.
Who does?????

I would rather see the diddy men as statues around the city,or the liverbird or even a tree planted instead.
Ugly thingz them lambanana's and who said they're "super" ?
I was recently asked by students who where doing a project on "waste of money in Liverpool".Guess what was coming top.They told me everyone who they had questioned didn't like or want these lambanana's.
Who does?????

Ahem...(Quicky hides SuperLambBanana Keyring, TShirt and Mug)... though planting trees I like :handclap:

I must get pictures of Lamb Bananas soon.

This Is a godly project.

Quick Max ask someone to take your photo ontop of one, you might get a prize from Kev. Mind you it could end up being a superlambanana key ring, ha ha

heres the Superlambanana at Lewis' grotto

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/robbo176/S7000166.jpg

and a Liverbird

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/robbo176/S7000160.jpg

What the hell is up with the Liverbird? Looks more like a squashed parrot and that lambanana doesn't even belong there!!!
What a load of crap.Good photo's though.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

There's another in Old Hall Street, but you'll have to look through some windows to see it.

what signicance do these lambananas have to liverpool ?

They/ it as an ironic comment on the dangers of genetic engineering, as well as to reflect the city's playful sense of humour.

Reference (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Super_Lamb_Banana)

They/ it as an ironic comment on the dangers of genetic engineering, as well as to reflect the city's playful sense of humour.

Reference (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Super_Lamb_Banana)

Interesting! Thanks, Kev.

Chris

2003:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2187/2203492794_f88c48c890.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2187/2203492794_f88c48c890.jpg)

The Plaza, Old Hall Street. Only another 97 to find, now.

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee262/south_liverpool/Superlambanana_Plaza.jpg

what signicance do these lambananas have to liverpool ?
The lambanana was a piece of art commissioned in the city. It had a typical Scouse response of either Loving or Loathing it.
I love it and I am glad that they are springing up around the city.

They/ it as an ironic comment on the dangers of genetic engineering, as well as to reflect the city's playful sense of humour.

Reference (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Super_Lamb_Banana)

It's also a reminder that Fyffes at Garston were the major importers of bananas to this country, although I don't know if the sculptor was aware of that.

The lambanana was a piece of art commissioned in the city. It had a typical Scouse response of either Loving or Loathing it.
I love it and I am glad that they are springing up around the city.

I hate them.Ugly useless nothing to do with Liverpool stupid things!

I hate them.Ugly useless nothing to do with Liverpool stupid things!

They promote discussion, which is healthy!!!

They promote discussion, which is healthy!!!

So does a dog turd on the pavement.:handclap:

Hahahaha i don't really like it John. I see it everytime i go to my dads, he lives round the corner from it.

So does a dog turd on the pavement.:handclap:

Post the link.

I love Lamby :handclap:

Post the link.

Just for you chrismarsden

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xniz_pavement-turd_ads

Hahahaha i don't really like it John. I see it everytime i go to my dads, he lives round the corner from it.

Draw a Zappa muzzy and imperial on the ugly thing:PDT11

Just for you chrismarsden

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xniz_pavement-turd_ads
Fair enough!!!!!!!!!!

What is so symbolic about these ?
How do they relate to Liverpool?
And what are their origins.?
Was you asked your opinion before they got dumped around the city?
Would you have rather have seen the money spent more wisely?

What is so symbolic about these ?
How do they relate to Liverpool?
And what are their origins.?
Was you asked your opinion before they got dumped around the city?
Would you have rather have seen the money spent more wisely?It would be nice if there were more places for Humans to spend a penny. Wisely or not!

THE long awaited designs for the Go Superlambanana trail have been revealed to sponsors. Read (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2008/03/19/superlambananas-go-on-show-for-summer-spectacular-100252-20643783/)

The Superlamb banana is a total waste of public money.

Who wanted it in the first place? Why should we pay for the upkeep and constant moving of it?

I would gladly take a HGV and aim it at the thing!

THE long awaited designs for the Go Superlambanana trail have been revealed to sponsors. Read (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2008/03/19/superlambananas-go-on-show-for-summer-spectacular-100252-20643783/)

I seen that one In the Plaza on Old Hall Street I think.

They should put them In more public areas than Inside Private Property, the Rainbow ones In a bold street shop.

The Superlamb banana is a total waste of public money.

Who wanted it in the first place? Why should we pay for the upkeep and constant moving of it?

I would gladly take a HGV and aim it at the thing!

You took the words right outta my mouth.:PDT_Piratz_26:
Get rid.Why are they trying so hard to make it popular for our city?
It is the biggest waste of money and space:PDT10

I like it. It's another thing to add to the city, but I dont want to see the mad fuit lamb everywhere.
We should have more new and curious things for tourists to see/do instead of lots of Beatles stuff.

I know some people that think all there is in the city is Matthew Street, and some people just want to keep anything coz it's old and not spend money of anything new (like a Buck Rogers themed hotel FTW :PDT11)

I like it :neutral:


there's nothing wrong with it.

I got a good picture of the Unity superlamb banana but the site still won't let me upload photos even if I make them smaller. Is there anyone I could email it to, who could put it up here?
Julie

a good picture of the Unity superlamb . Is there anyone I could email it to, who could put it up here?
Julie

I hope not:PDT_Xtremez_42:
See enough money wasted & ugliness as it is.Incase you're interested the have them in Fazakerley Hospital (Aintree).One is an indian design and the other ws that interesting I forgot!!!!

Public art = Waste of money
Not that old chestnut again. Can you imagine how dull the city would be if you never spent any money on non essential things? Why not melt down all the Beatles statues and sell the metal to pay for a teacher or nurse.

Sorry JohnZ, I agree with Rodders.

We need quirky/arty things just as much as anything else. Think about all the marvellous statues and pieces of art in cities across the world. There are some stunning things to see, serious things, funny things, thought provoking things, - it's what makes a place interesting and not bland.

Superlambananas back to their spiritual home
Apr 17 2008
by Ben Turner, Liverpool Echo

http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/article/11162100/2008/04/16/12135535.jpeg

A FLOCK of mini-Superlambananas have found shelter in their spiritual home.

A trail of the colourful pieces of art will adorn Liverpool and surrounding areas on June 16 for the Go Superlambananas! event.

Organiser Wild In Art has found the ideal place to store the figures ahead of their big day - the Matchworks, in Garston, where the original Superlambanana was created in 1998.

The arts group has taken 5,500 sq ft of space in a deal with developer Urban Splash.

The venue will be used as a studio for artists and community groups, who have been commissioned to apply their own designs to the mini-Superlambananas.

Project director Sally Ann Wilkinson said: “Given this was the birthplace of Superlambanana, I cannot think of a more fitting place for us.”

Source: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2008/04/17/superlambananas-back-to-their-spiritual-home-100252-20776300/)

Public art = Waste of money
Not that old chestnut again. Can you imagine how dull the city would be if you never spent any money on non essential things? Why not melt down all the Beatles statues and sell the metal to pay for a teacher or nurse.

Sounds good to me:PDT_Piratz_26:
But on a serious note,why not have something worth looking at and something that represents the city.?
Am all for art but if that's the best they can come up with to represent this fine city then :PDT10 to it.