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Captivating art installation focused on conservation takes its place at Sepilok
An extraordinary and thought-provoking sculpture has taken up permanent residence at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
09/01/2024
Art display at Sepilok
During Orangutan Caring Week 2023, we revealed a captivating and thought-provoking piece of art. It stands as a powerful symbol, aiming to draw attention to the profound impact of plastic pollution on orangutans and their rainforest home.
![Orangutan Sculpture transported to ODN](https://d244bobtshbp4.cloudfront.net/_885xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/IMG-20231221-WA0007_2024-01-09-131534_nite_2024-01-09-131556_ebhl.jpg)
![Orangutan Sculpture transported to ODN](https://d244bobtshbp4.cloudfront.net/_359xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/IMG-20231221-WA0006.jpg)
![Orangutan Sculpture transported to ODN](https://d244bobtshbp4.cloudfront.net/_591xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/IMG-20231221-WA0008.jpg)
Fashioned entirely from litter collected in and around Sandakan, this incredible sculpture was brought to life by our chairperson and artist, Jacha Potgieter.
The collection of waste was a collaborative effort, involving members of our team and the Wildlife Rescue Unit, which included a clean up of an area of the local beach.
![Beach clean up](https://d244bobtshbp4.cloudfront.net/_1200xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/IMG-20240104-WA0002.jpg)
Now this incredible creation finds its rightful place on display at Sepilok, housed safely inside the outdoor nursery building. Serving as a poignant reminder of the urgent need to combat plastic pollution.
It stands as a beacon of hope, inspiring action and awareness for the conservation of these magnificent creatures and their natural habitat.
![Orangutan Sculpture made from rubbish on display in the outdoor nursery building.](https://d244bobtshbp4.cloudfront.net/_1200xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/Orangutan-Sculpture-at-ODN_21-12-2023-3_2024-01-09-130245_qhwn.jpg)
#UpcycledOrangutan
If you're planning to visit Sepilok, be part of our incredible conservation journey and capture a moment with the #UpcycledOrangutan.
We encourage visitors to take a photo with the sculpture and share their experience on social media. Use the hashtags #UpcycledOrangutan and ensure to tag us @orangappealuk on Instagram or @OrangutanAppealUK on Facebook.
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