A Canadian artist made a stunning burning phoenix sculpture using pieces of bamboo.

Benjamin Von Wong, 37, built the 19.6ft-tall statue that depicted a mythical bird with wings spread wide over spikes of coal while a fire-breathing performance was done under it in Ratchaburi province, Thailand.

Footage shows the mythical black bird looking like it was flying over a burnt forest. The sculpture spanned 16.4ft wide.

Benjamin used two tonnes of biochar atop darkened bamboo poles. He said the creation does not only serve as an artwork but is a symbol for the environment.

He said the artwork could also function as a ‘carbon storage unit capable of keeping 4tonnes of carbon dioxide.'

The sculpture was a collaboration between Thai and international students who helped finish it in two weeks.

Benjamin said he believes in the significance of addressing environmental issues by reducing carbon dioxide in the air and used the phoenix symbol as a powerful representation.

He added his inspiration for the artwork stemmed from the phoenix, a creature that can be reborn from flames after dying - a concept parallel to biochar, which must undergo combustion before it can be effectively be utilised.

Benjamin worked with Wongphai, a company working with bamboo as a sustainable alternative.

Khomchalat Thongting, the owner of Wongphai, said the company's expertise lies in bamboo and environmental conservation.

He said the team opted to work with bamboo, cutting and burning them in a ‘Thai Tiki' stove that facilitates quick and easy combustion without causing air pollution.

The processed bamboo was then combined to form the phoenix statue.

Khomchalat further explained the benefits of biochar, highlighting its positive impact on soil when decomposed, promoting plant growth without the need for fertilisers and claimed a six-year experiment conducted by them has proved this.