Cellie-bration
Created by: Donna Newman
Sponsored by: Viking Direct
Location: St Martins Square
Overview
Meet Cellie-bration, the inaugural elephant for Stomp Round Leicester, bursting onto the scene in an explosion of colour. The sculpture features multicoloured confetti raining down over a vibrant depiction of the Leicester City skyline. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of LOROS Hospice, 40 elephants stomp their way around the sculpture linked by a continuous white line to symbolise community and connection. Each one is uniquely embellished with patterns as a reference to Leicester’s rich cultural tapestry. This kaleidoscopic creation is making a mammoth impression on the trail!
Location
St Martins Square
Meet the Artist
Donna Newman
Donna Newman is the Artist behind Eden-designs Murals. Working with Schools across the Midlands, she seeks to inspire young people by transforming their learning environments with her vibrant artwork. A fine Art graduate from Coventry University, Donna responds to clients with creativity and flair producing original, playful designs in a wide variety of subjects. She is a self-proclaimed addict of public art trails and has worked closely with Wild in Art on over 100 sculpture commissions helping to raise over £400,000 for charities through their sales. Working in numerous locations and on various surfaces, Donna is an extremely versatile artist who brings colour and life through her art.
Meet the Sponsor
Viking Direct
We’re proudly fostering the ‘Celebration’ elephant because we’re also celebrating! Established 35 years ago in Leicester, we’re one of the UK’s leading office supplies companies. Like elephants, we’re social creatures, and our core values of teamwork, respect and integrity guide our every step. From pens to packaging, tech to tea bags, we’ve got everything your workspace needs. But unlike elephants, if you’re forgetful – we’ve got sticky notes for that!
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