The University of Alabama campus is home to a diverse collection of elephants. The newest addition to the herd is a 12-foot-tall statue covered in mirrored disco tiles. Commissioned by the University Club to be used for special events, this piece dubbed the “Digital Disco Elephant” was a collaboration between Tuscaloosa artists, including a UA engineering professor.
See How the Disco Elephant Came to Life
Statue Facts:
- Structure made of fiberglass composite
- 20,000 disco tiles
- 60+ pounds of construction adhesive
- 500 pounds in total weight
- 12 feet tall
- 350 hours to complete