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Glasgow Art Student's 49ft Sock Monkey is World's Largest
16 Feb
Summary
- A 22-year-old graduate created the world's largest sock monkey sculpture.
- The 49ft 6in tall artwork was made using corduroy and straw bales.
- It was displayed outdoors during the Glasgow School of Art's degree show.
A Glasgow School of Art graduate has officially secured a Guinness World Record for creating the world's largest sock monkey sculpture. The colossal artwork, named 'Remember I'm Still Here,' measures an astonishing 49ft 6in in length. It was meticulously crafted using 196ft of corduroy fabric and 40 straw bales for its structure.
This remarkable sculpture was a highlight of the Glasgow School of Art's 2025 degree show, prominently displayed in the Stow Building's car park. The artist, Emilia Evans-Munton, drew inspiration from childhood memories of making sock monkeys with her family, with the piece serving as an ode to cherished toys left behind.
Evans-Munton, who specializes in textile-based soft sculptures, spent two weeks constructing the puppet with assistance from friends and family. The giant sock monkey's 5ft wide button eyes were fashioned from recycled scaffolding board, adding an element of sustainability to the record-breaking creation.
