Baby Botanical
Created by: Lucy Hebden
Location: Highcross Upper Mall – outside Timberland / Holland & Barrett
Overview
Baby Botanical is inspired by the African forest elephants who are the smallest elephant
species, and perfect for a smaller sculpture. They live in the tropical forests of west Africa
and forage on leaves, seeds and botanicals, which inspired Lucy Hebden’s design.
Location
Highcross Upper Mall – outside Timberland / Holland & Barrett
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