Soaring over the seine river in Paris now sits a life-size Tyrannosaurus-rex sculpture, conceived and constructed by french artist Philippe Pasqua. 350 chrome molded bones create the framework for the 3 by 6 meter (12′ by 21′) contemporary artwork. The T-rex, a fixture in popular culture, is characterized by its massive skull, long powerful tail, and treacherous teeth, all which are exemplified in Pasqua’s skeletal construction. The towering silver structure surprises passers-by, synthesizing the relationship between artistry and shock value.