A 10-METRE high yellow "Totem" artwork is being constructed near the entrance of the new Perth Arena.

The wacky geometric artwork will be the jewel in the crown at the new entertainment venue, which is due to open on November 10.

Once completed, the robotic sculpture by Perth-born artist Geoffrey Drake-Brockman will stand 10.5m high and 3.5m in diameter, with some 108 moving elements that will move when pedestrians walk past.

By night, the work will project laser beams on to the side of the arena, visible from several parts of the city.

The work, titled "Totem" will be officially completed in time for the opening of the arena.