Patch
Created by: Lucy Hebden
Location: King Power Stadium – Opposite Foxes Fanstore
Overview
Patch is a patchwork of football inspiration, celebrating the rich history of Leicester City Football Club – and its huge significance to the city and many dedicated fans. It features patterns from football designs across different decades, Thai inspired motifs that acknowledge Leicester City’s connections to Thailand, and the all-important LCFC logo.
Location
King Power Stadium – Opposite Foxes Fanstore
Meet the Artist
Lucy Hebden
Lucy (Lucy Loves Design) is a surface pattern and printed textile designer. Her artwork is usually developed into digitalised patterns for fashion, home furnishings, interior products, stationery and wallcoverings. She recently discovered a new surface for her patterns when she started painting them all over giant sculptures.
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