Giant Sugar Sculpture of London’s Tower Bridge Unveiled
In a delightful blend of creativity and sweetness, a colossal sculpture depicting London’s iconic Tower Bridge has been unveiled. Crafted entirely from sugar, this stunning masterpiece showcases one of the UK’s most beloved landmarks in a unique and appetizing form.
The remarkable artwork, painstakingly assembled using more than 25kg of sugar (equivalent to nearly 100,000 calories), pays homage to the original Tower Bridge’s intricate design. Unlike the eight-year construction of the actual bridge, this sugary replica demanded over 150 hours of meticulous effort to create. It features the bridge’s defining elements, including the two towers and the open-air walkway.
Standing at an impressive height of nearly two and a half feet, the sugar sculpture boasts delicately crafted windows, doors, and suspension rods. The artist behind this feat, Michelle Wibowo, embarked on a journey of studying the bascule and suspension bridge architecture. She meticulously sketched out designs for the various features before bringing the nation’s favorite bridge to life in sugar.
This extraordinary sculpture finds its origins in a collaboration with Kellogg’s. As part of the ‘Reductive Art Exhibition – a story of salt and sugar,’ the sculpture was commissioned to underscore Kellogg’s commitment to reducing salt and sugar content by 18 percent and 23 percent respectively in its cereals over the past decade.
Michelle Wibowo expressed her enthusiasm for the project: “The concept of an exhibition featuring works crafted entirely from salt and sugar was incredibly intriguing, so I eagerly took on the opportunity to create this piece for the show. Delving into the design history of Tower Bridge was captivating, revealing that its age isn’t as ancient as commonly believed. I’m hopeful that visitors to the exhibition will relish exploring the sculpture up close and discovering intricate details inspired by the real bridge.”
The exhibition, aptly named ‘Reductive Art Exhibition – a story of salt and sugar,’ will grace the cities of London and Paris. Scheduled to open on the 8th and 9th of September at gallery@oxo, this limited-time experience promises an array of sugar and salt sculptures, salt sketches, and salt animations. Renowned artists like Quentin Devine, Gala Bell, Bashir Sultani, and Tim Simpson have contributed to this unique showcase.
A representative from Kellogg’s shared their perspective on the exhibition: “Our commitment to guiding individuals toward healthier choices in the morning led us to create a visually compelling representation of this journey through our Reductive Art Exhibition. Over the past decade, we’ve dedicated ourselves to refining our recipes to offer more of what people desire while reducing unwanted ingredients. Our achievement in reducing salt and sugar across our cereals, without resorting to artificial sweeteners, ensures that the delightful flavors our customers cherish remain intact.”
Unlike the original Tower Bridge, which took eight years to construct, this breathtaking sugar replica demonstrates the fusion of artistic vision and culinary allure in over 150 hours of creation.
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