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
Meet the Elephants
Ezra
Created by: Merrydale Junior SchoolLocation: Leicester Cathedral - Main HallOur school values are belonging, excellence, aspiration and respect. We decided that our baby elephant should be respectful and kind because it can set a good example for the rest of the...
Ezra
Created by: Mercenfeld Primary SchoolLocation: Haymarket Shopping Centre - Community Hub (window)The school ran a competition for the children to complete their sculpture designs and winners were then picked. Ideas from the four winning designs were picked to go on...
Maple
Created by: Maplewell Hall SchoolLocation: Leicester Museum & Art Gallery - Leicester Stories Gallery (downstairs)Maple isn’t just any model elephant— their burst of colour and creativity makes them totally unique! With their bright rainbow of blues, reds,...
Deena, the DNA-lephant
Created by: MacIntyreLocation: Leicester Museum & Art Gallery - Leicester Stories Gallery (Downstairs)Our DNA is what makes us as people and in the same way our company DNA illustrates all our values. All the people who draw on our support made their own design on...
Baby Botanical
Created by: Lucy HebdenLocation: Highcross Upper Mall - outside Timberland / Holland & BarrettBaby Botanical is inspired by the African forest elephants who are the smallest elephant species, and perfect for a smaller sculpture. They live in the tropical forests...
Lemmy the Elephant
Created by: Loughborough Grammar SchoolLocation: DMU - The GalleryThe boys of Loughborough Grammar school came up with their own designs based on the values and heritage of our school and to reflect the diversity of our student body and wider community. The design was...
Nova
Created by: Loughborough Baptist ChurchLocation: Haymarket Shopping Centre- Central SquareEach group thought about elephants and their habitats, taking part in games and craft activities relating to elephants. They learned about elephants’ lives, from new beginnings...
Dotty
Created by: LOROS HospiceSponsored by: Dryad EducationLocation: Highcross Upper Mall - Opposite BootsDotty was designed by LOROS Hospice’s CHANCE Club (bereaved children's club). They decided to incorporate our Tree of Life into the design so all of our staff,...
Tales
Created by: Leicester Libraries Neighbourhood ServicesSponsored by: QDOSLocation: Leicester Central Library - UpstairsThe Library was inspired by the Elmer story book, post cards were gathered together from library users and community groups, including nurseries,...