Birmingham's show stopper, the Raging Bull, is about to be relocated to a new hosting ground in the upcoming few weeks, as was revealed by Commonwealth Games associates. The aluminium-clad showpiece enticed a million onlookers nationally and internationally as it was deported out of the Alexander Stadium the previous summer.
The aluminium statue attracted a lot of tourists to Centenary Square all through the last eight weeks until it was transported to the Ladywood car park. The enormous aluminium construct of the Birmingham Bull soared up to 30ft in height and was being taken apart. The assembly parts of the bull were found scattered on a warehouse floor before the decision to ship it to an esteemed city was taken.
Artem, the innovation centre that usually provides special effects for movies, has designed the bull. The company has agreed that the construction requires more modifications to make it stronger so that it can remain intact for 'many more people in the years to come'. But Artem did not reveal anything about the aluminium bull's future location.
Artem needed almost five months to complete the construction of the bull. The structure weighs 2.5 tonnes and flaunts the use of foam and plastic. Aluminium tubing was inserted all around the design to make it sturdier.
According to sources, Birmingham 2022 chief executive Ian Reid informed the press that his inbox was flooded the previous month with queries that said, 'Where is the bull?' He stated that the bull was not strong enough to endure divulging weather conditions. Reid declared that the structure should be made 'safe' before it is open for the 'public to engage with'.
An official for Commonwealth Games 2022 made it public that the bull's location will be decided in the 'next few weeks'.
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