Kaleidoscope
Created by: Glebelands Primary School
Location: King Richard III Visitor Centre
Overview
The whole school had the brief of diversity. They then represented this in their designs along with the school values of Empathy, Learning, Respect and Kindness. The whole school agreed that the elephant should be bright and colourful to represent our vibrant school.
Location
King Richard III Visitor Centre
Meet the Elephants
Cellie-bration
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Lexi
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Scrumbo
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Fossilphant
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Harry the Dryadephant
Created by: Laura BowdenSponsored by: Dryad EducationLocation: The Circle - New WalkThe sculpture is inspired by the Leicester based company Dryad Handicrafts - founded in 1907 - and its main founder Harry Hardy Peach. Dryad became influential designers and crafters...
Geometric Elephant
Created by: Safari AliLocation: St George StreetArtist Safira Ali’s Geometric Elephant is covered with intricate geometric patterns, inspired by the rich traditions of Islamic geometry. The colours and patterns allude to the architecture from the Mughal Empire, and...
Morris
Created by: Sian Tezel Sponsored by: NEXTLocation: Bede Park - Stone CircleMorris is inspired by the artist William Morris, who designed a wallpaper pattern named ‘Leicester’. Instead of the yellow daisies on the original design, artist Sian Tezel has substituted...
Threads of Unity
Created by: Aasiri Wickremage Sponsored by: De Montfort UniversityLocation: De Montfort University - Mill LaneThis vibrant sculpture depicts an elephant adorned with striking patterns and colours, symbolising creativity, unity, and heritage. The intricate designs...
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Created by: Adam KhalifaLocation: Granby StreetLeicester based artist Adam Khalifa is driven by a desire to spark meaningful conversations that encourage an understanding of unity, inclusivity, and shared human experience. The hand-written Arabic script is encoded...