KNB136 - Visual Storytelling: Production Design Set Piece: The ‘Lion’s Maw’
“He rushed up a Palm, When the weather was calm, And observed all the ruins of Philae. “
A colossal statue that overlooks the island ruins at the centre of the river. This statue is located somewhere near the bank of the river. It is big enough for one funicular railway to bring tourists to the lion’s maw. The main entrance is through its belly and staff entrance through its tail.
At first I thought of a literal Palm or building in the shape of a Palm tree for the character to ‘observe the ruins’. But inspired by the a few real tourist attractions and other tall monuments, I decided to go with a cool big statue.
Below are said influences:
Vietnam’s Golden Bridge
Abandoned Waterpark in Vietnam
Funicular Railway system up steep mountain
Statue of Liberty view inside head