The Mindful Elephant
Created by: Ruthi Elizabeth
Location: Victoria Park – Memorial
Overview
Artist Ruthie Elizabeth believes creativity is a source of healing, and has produced a selection of colouring books which, in her words, are designed to “uplift spirits and bring solace in a world that often rushes by. Minds become calm, hearts find refuge, and creativity blossoms anew.” Ruthi’s Elephant is inspired by her most recent book, the Masquerade Journey to Mindfulness and the colours and mask are taken from the
book cover design. It incorporates traditional mandala designs and words associated with elephants and the benefits of mindfulness.
Location
Victoria Park – Memorial
Meet the Artist
Ruthi Elizabeth
At the heart of every creation is a journey that shaped its essence.
My life took an unexpected turn when illness intervened. Yet, it was through this challenge that my creativity became a source of healing. Drawing from my passion, I embarked on various ventures, from crafting award-winning Rag Dolls to capturing the essence of beloved pets through Pet Portraits.
In 2020, I found herself returning to my artistic roots. Fueled by a desire to share the healing power of holding a pencil. I created the first of many Colouring Books. These books aren’T just pages to be filled; they are canvases of serenity, designed to uplift spirits and bring solace in a world that often rushes by.
Today, I stand as a guiding force behind a movement that celebrates the therapeutic magic of colouring. Through workshops I have seen the transformative effects of colouring firsthand. Minds become calm, hearts find refuge, and creativity blossoms anew.
Meet the Elephants
Daisy
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Superkind
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Bringo
Created by: Bringhurst Primary SchoolLocation: This + That by LOROSEvery child in the school contributed to Bringo’s design. EYFS, Year 1 and 2 began by printing brightly coloured shapes using sponges. After this, Key Stage 2 added designs to the shapes as well...
Hampi
Created by: Bridge Junior SchoolLocation: LCB Depot - WindowThe children at Bridge Junior captured their favourite elements of Leicester, our school, ethos, community and culture to design our baby elephant named Hampi. Their detailed ideas were illustrated by hand on...
Hope
Created by: Bosworth AcademySponsored by: Clarendon Speciality FastenersLocation: DMU - The GalleryThe pupils designed their elephant to celebrate, diversity, inclusion and everybody matters.DMU - The GalleryMeet the Elephants
Woody
Created by: Booth Wood AcademyLocation: Leicester Cathedral (Main Hall)The whole school were invited to take part in a design competition - the theme was bright and bold. We were blown away by the number of entries we got and by the enthusiasm of the children. It was...
Small Hands Big Hearts
Created by: BAPS Shri Swaninarayan MandirSponsored by: QDOSLocation: LOROS Market Street Shop- WindowThe design features beautifully bloomed flowers, each brought to life with the gentle fingerprints of children from the BAPS community. This heartfelt artwork...
Badgerbrook Bubbles
Created by: Badgerbrook Primary SchoolLocation: Phoenix Cinema and Arts CentreThe Tusk Force came together to discuss the design ideas for their sculpture. They wanted to incorporate the colours of the school and the ethos of what it means for everyone to work...
Elmer
Created by: Avanti Fields SchoolLocation: Peppercorns Cafe - Abbey ParkWe held a competition to design our elephant across the whole of the secondary school. The ideas came flooding in and our final design was a compilation of 15 different submissions. Over a period...