Twist and Stomp
Created by: Natalie Ratcliffe
Sponsored by: Willsow
Location: Highcross Uppr Mall – John Lewis Bridge
Overview
Twist and Stomp brings joy and sparkle to the LOROS Hospice Stomp Round Leicester herd! She is a shining patchwork of colourful lucky stars – a trait often associated with elephants. See her as a joyful reminder to never be afraid of standing out and to always spend your days dancing together like no one is watching!
Location
Highcross Upper Mall – John Lewis Bridge
Meet the Artist
Natalie Ratcliffe
Natalie is a freelance creative based in Leeds designing for a wide range of projects for commercial and private clients. She works across textiles design, loves pressing flowers and creates cyanotype prints when the sun shines!
Meet the Sponsor
Willsow
Willsow love working with LOROS and being part of the outdoors is so important for everybody, including those at staying at the hospice.
Our plantable products encourage everyone to step outside and spend time with our loved ones, planting memories.
You can discover our full range of plantable products at Willsow.com.
Meet the Elephants
Poppy
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Paddy
Created by: St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary AcademyLocation: King Richard III Visitor CentreMeet ‘Paddy’ from Saint Patrick’s Catholic Voluntary Academy in the heart of the Belgrave area of Leicester. As the Patron Saint of our school, the image of Saint Patrick...
Banjowe
Created by: St John the Baptist Primary SchoolLocation: Leicester Guidehall- Great HallThe school is a happy and diverse place, with children with heritage from all over the world. The pupils wanted to reflect their own cultural backgrounds in their design for Banjo,...
The Day and Elephant Came to St. Cuthbert’s
Created by: St Cuthbert's C of E Primary SchoolLocation: Phoenix Cinema and Arts CentreAfter welcoming our elephant, the children created their own design and worked with our Arts specialist to illustrate our elephant and bring her to life.Phoenix Cinema and Arts...
Sparky the Doodlephant
Created by: Sparkenhoe Primary SchoolSponsored by: Hastings DirectLocation: Highcross Upper Mall - John Lewis bridgeThe pupils were inspired by the art of Keith Haring, Mr Doodle and Doodle Boy. They considered all of the aspects of school life that make Sparkenhoe...
Charnie
Created by: South Charnwood High SchoolLocation: Phoenix Cinema and Arts CentreMany South Charnwood High School pupils joined our competition to design Charnie. Two joint winners and three runners-up were chosen for designs embodying school life. These pupils then...
Hope
Created by: Snarestone Church of England Primary SchoolLocation: Highcross Upper Mall - John Lewis bridge Hope, our baby elephant, is a vibrant symbol of our school and village. One side features a swan, heron and kingfisher, representing our class names and a nod to...
PUZZLE
Created by: Sherrier C of E Primary SchoolLocation: Leicester Central Library - upstairsOur pupils designed Puzzle based on Sherrier's curriculum and our local community. The pupils had the chance to discuss what 'Sherrier' in Leicestershire meant to them and then...
Nature
Created by: Rushey Mead AcademyLocation: Belgrave LibraryTwo student groups from Rushey Mead Academy took a lead on coordinating the decoration of the baby elephant. The Wildlife Warriors and Student Voice Action Team. They started by surveying the whole school for a...