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Student's Massive Sock Monkey Sculpture Sets Guinness World Record

award · 2026-03-24

A 22-year-old art student named Emilia Evans-Munton has constructed a colossal sock monkey sculpture that measures nearly 50 feet in length. The artwork has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest of its kind globally. The piece was crafted using approximately 200 feet of corduroy fabric and 40 bales of straw. This achievement highlights innovative use of materials in contemporary art and establishes a new benchmark for large-scale textile sculptures.

Key facts

  • Sculpture measures nearly 50 feet long
  • Created by art student Emilia Evans-Munton
  • Uses 200 feet of corduroy fabric
  • Contains 40 bales of straw
  • Officially recognized by Guinness World Records

Entities

Artists

  • Emilia Evans-Munton

Institutions

  • Guinness World Records

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