Sunflower
Created by: Reilly Creative
Sponsored by: Oadby Plastics
Location: The Clock Tower
Overview
This design has been inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic Sunflowers. The artists said: “His paintings reminded us of the amazing work LOROS does and how there are so many people who are grateful to them. The beauty in the blooming and fading flowers in his sunflower paintings are a reminder of the cycle of life. This encapsulates the work of LOROS. They give compassionate care and find beauty, happiness and love in each stage in life’s journey, especially the end. We have taken the vibrant red and calming yellow of the LOROS logo to represent the charity.”
Location
The Clock Tower
Meet the Artist
Reilly Creative
Reilly Creative are the artistic Husband & Wife made up of Kieron and Lynsey Reilly. They have been painting for sculpture trails since 2015 and have continued to work together on many other creative ventures. When they aren’t on a project together, Lynsey is a freelance Artist, painting for theatres and theming companies across the UK as well as commissioned murals for schools, businesses, and homes. Kieron draws caricatures live at corporate events, weddings, and many other special occasions. He also draws digitally from photos for private commissions and gifts.
Meet the Sponsor
Oadby Plastics
We are the UK’s leading independent plastics supplier with over 50 years of experience behind us.
But our business isn’t simply about product; it’s about people. Many of our staff have grown up with the business, so we understand the products, the marketplace and most of all, you the customer.
Our comprehensive operation includes the latest CAD-CAM design incorporating CNC routers, mills, lathes and saws, all operated by our skilled and dedicated engineers
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