Elephants

Funky Trunk

Funky Trunk

Created by: Alison Carpenter- HughesLocation: Haymarket Bus Station - Belgrave GateThe inspiration for Funky Trunk was to create a bold and fun design, with a focus on bright colour and modern pattern. Leicester-based artist Alison Carpenter-Hughes has made her...

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An Elephant’s Tale

An Elephant’s Tale

Created by: Rachael & Phillippa CorcuttSponsored by: Leicester City CouncilLocation: Jubilee SquareThis design celebrates Leicester through time, from the Georgian New Walk promenade and Leicester tramways to the modern-day city centre. Leicester was a settlement...

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The Grey Wanderer

The Grey Wanderer

Created by: Jina GelderLocation: Castle GardensThe Grey Wanderer loves exploring the countryside and getting to know our native wildlife. Wildlife artist Jina Gelder wanted to create a sculpture that would inspire people to venture outside and have an adventure in...

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All Ears

All Ears

Created by: Hannah Jayne LewinLocation: Leicester Railway Station - EntranceAll Ears is inspired by the variety of languages spoken in Leicester. At least 70 different ones - making Leicester one of the most linguistically diverse places in the UK. Artist Hannah Jayne...

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Rose

Rose

Created by: Caroline CoatesLocation: The Rally - Soar Lane BridgeArtist Caroline Coates was inspired by growing up exploring the Grand Union Canal and other waterways on her late father's canal boat. Rose is a contemporary take on traditional canal art.The Rally -...

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Watch Out for the 9 O’clock Horses

Watch Out for the 9 O’clock Horses

Created by: Christina WigmoreSponsored by: uptonsteelLocation: Great Central SquareThe design of abstract ghostly horses and a child shouting a warning is based on a Victorian era Leicester folk tale parents used to get children into bed and asleep by 9pm. Before...

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Sunflower

Sunflower

Created by: Reilly CreativeSponsored by: Oadby PlasticsLocation: The Clock TowerThis 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...

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Harmony

Harmony

Created by: Charlotte PepperSponsored by: Cambridge & Counties Bank Location: Abbey Park Pavilion CafeHarmony the elephant is a vibrant reflection of Leicester and its creatively rich community. It expresses the spirit of a diverse yet united city, whilst...

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Elebug

Elebug

Created by: Sarah & Anna HarrisonLocation: Abbey Park East - LakesideWho scurries up stalks and munches on aphids? With a handy trunk for watering plants? It’s Elebug! Can you spot her? Elebug is a colourful celebration of imagination and the natural world. This...

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Elenaut

Elenaut

Created by: Tim SutcliffeLocation: The National Space CentreInspired by Leicester’s ties to the solar system and beyond, this design imagines the sculpture as the first elephant in space. Galactic adventurer Elenaut is in a retro-futuristic space suit complete with...

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Trunk of Gold

Trunk of Gold

Created by: Gayani AriyaratneLocation: Belgrave CircleThis design draws inspiration from Leicester’s vibrant wildflowers - which are an intricate part of the ecosystem - weaving together cultural, historical, and natural themes. Golden elephants have long been symbols...

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Legionary Maximus Elephantus

Legionary Maximus Elephantus

Created by: Karis YoungmanLocation: Jewry WallLegionary Maximus is proud to welcome you to the roman town of Ratae Corieltauvorum - Roman Leicester. Maybe you’ve come to take a bath or do some shopping in the Forum or the new Market hall? Maximus is happy to show you...

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I’m All Ears

I’m All Ears

Created by: Katy DynesSponsored by: Highcross LeicesterLocation: Highcross - St Peters SquareWe all often forget to ask those important every day questions that really matter or make a difference. Artist Katy Dynes’ elephant, I'm All Ears, is adorned with a host of...

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Lexi

Lexi

Created by: Jenny LeonardSponsored by: BID LeicesterLocation: Middletons Steakhouse - St MartinsArtist Jenny Leonard has reimagined her Elephant sculpture as a giant 3D portrait, featuring dozens of stark black and white abstract faces that blend into one another. The...

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Cellie-bration

Cellie-bration

Created by: Donna NewmanSponsored by: Viking DirectLocation: St Martins SquareMeet Cellie-bration, the inaugural elephant for Stomp Round Leicester, bursting onto the scene in an explosion of colour. The sculpture features multicoloured confetti raining down over a...

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Daft Elephant

Daft Elephant

Created by: daft-apeth (Serge Pizzorno)Sponsored by: TheMusicLicenceLocation: Humberstone GateDaft-apeth is none other than musician and artist, Sergio Pizzorno, also known as the creator, lead songwriter and lead guitarist of psychedelic British rock band, Kasabian....

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Anushka

Anushka

Created by: Bhavna MaparaSponsored by: Fleet Auction GroupLocation: Gallowtree Gate - SouthThis design has been inspired by Leicester’s renowned South Asian heritage and diverse cultures, rich in vibrancy, unity and celebration. The elephant is held in admiration in...

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ELEFONT

ELEFONT

Created by: Craig & Adam ListerSponsored by: Stocks Taylor BensonLocation: Leicester Town Hall SquareElefont captures the essence of Leicester’s diverse communities, each letter a reflection of the city’s cultural mosaic. From street art to road markings, these...

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Remembering Leicester

Remembering Leicester

Created by: Rose AllinsonLocation: The Magazine - Newarke GatewayThis design is a huge reproduction of a hand drawn map of the centre of Leicester created by artist Rose Allinson. It includes details on buildings and interesting facts, creating a stunning visual...

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Harry the Dryadephant

Harry the Dryadephant

Created by: Laura BowdenSponsored by: Dryad EducationLocation: The Circle - New WalkThe sculpture is inspired by the Leicester based company Dryad Handicrafts - founded in 1907 - and its main founder Harry Hardy Peach. Dryad became influential designers and crafters...

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Sir Stomp-alot

Sir Stomp-alot

Created by: AngusLocation: Orton SquareMeet 'Sir Stomp-a-lot', a truly unique elephant! Covered entirely in coins - from shiny 2 pence pieces to £2 coins - every inch of his body, from his trunk right down to his tail, gleams with metal. Because he's made from these...

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Geometric Elephant

Geometric Elephant

Created by: Safari AliLocation: St George StreetArtist Safira Ali’s Geometric Elephant is covered with intricate geometric patterns, inspired by the rich traditions of Islamic geometry. The colours and patterns allude to the architecture from the Mughal Empire, and...

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Taking Strides Towards Peace and Unity

Taking Strides Towards Peace and Unity

Created by: Adam KhalifaLocation: Granby StreetLeicester based artist Adam Khalifa is driven by a desire to spark meaningful conversations that encourage an understanding of unity, inclusivity, and shared human experience. The hand-written Arabic script is encoded...

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Fossilphant

Fossilphant

Created by: Donna NewmanSponsored by: Ford & SlaterLocation: Leicester Museum & Art Gallery - New WalkFossilphant is a captivating sculpture inspired by the rich fossil heritage of Charnwood Forest in Leicestershire, home to the earliest fossilised evidence of...

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Scrumbo

Scrumbo

Created by: Tim SutcliffeSponsored by: Trucklink EULocation: Nelson Mandela ParkScrumbo is a design inspired by the livery of Leicester Tigers Rugby Club. It uses tiger stripes in the club’s colours of dark green, white and red in a nod to the club, and proudly sports...

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The Mindful Elephant

The Mindful Elephant

Created by: Ruthi ElizabethLocation: Victoria Park - MemorialArtist 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...

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Ele-gene Voyager

Ele-gene Voyager

Created by: Marta ZubietaLocation: University of Leicester - David Wilson LibraryPrepare to be dazzled by Ele-Gene, a cosmic explorer with a scientific twist! Painted in deep galactic purples and blues, Ele-Gene is a tribute to Leicester’s groundbreaking contributions...

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Threads of Unity

Threads of Unity

Created by: Aasiri Wickremage Sponsored by: De Montfort UniversityLocation: De Montfort University - Mill LaneThis vibrant sculpture depicts an elephant adorned with striking patterns and colours, symbolising creativity, unity, and heritage. The intricate designs...

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Morris

Morris

Created by: Sian TezelLocation: Bede Park - Stone CircleMorris is inspired by the artist William Morris, who designed a wallpaper pattern named ‘Leicester’. Instead of the yellow daisies on the original design, artist Sian Tezel has substituted forget-me-nots to...

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Welly the Elephant

Welly the Elephant

Created by: Emma EverittSponsored by: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd & Anthony James Insurance Brokers LtdLocation: Thirlmere Street GardensGetting outdoors is great for our mental health and Welly isn’t going to let a bit of rain stop him! Even better, the sun has...

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XL

XL

Created by: Alex EchoSponsored by: NEXTLocation: Bath House LaneInvited by proud Stomp Round Leicester partners NEXT, internationally renowned artist Alex Echo happily became an elephant painter, saying: “LOROS and NEXT told me the elephant was extra-large (XL), and...

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Remember Me

Remember Me

Created by: Anna ShuttSponsored by: Wilson Browne Solicitors & Mather JamieLocation: Inside This + That by LOROS, High StreetThe idea for Remember Me came from the way we often remember loved ones through photographs - a picture in time that brings back memories...

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Pastellie

Pastellie

Created by: Lena KibblerSponsored by: Arthur Prince GroupLocation: Church of St Mary de CastroPastellie is a combination of different cultures in pattern. Spirals for a journey through a life of transformations. Circles for community and friendship. Triangles and...

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Twist and Stomp

Twist and Stomp

Created by: Natalie RatcliffeSponsored by: WillsowLocation: Highcross Uppr Mall - John Lewis BridgeTwist 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...

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Elephant King

Elephant King

Created by: Donna NewmanSponsored by: Dyer & Co Wealth Management Ltd. Location: Leicester CathedralThis striking elephant sculpture is a powerful tribute to King Richard III, whose remains were famously discovered beneath a car park in Leicester. The elephant is...

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Patch

Patch

Created by: Lucy HebdenLocation: King Power Stadium - Opposite Foxes FanstorePatch 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...

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Bubbles the Elephant

Bubbles the Elephant

Created by: Paul Simon Fox GoddardLocation: St Margaret's ChurchBubbles the Elephant is an eye catching design by Newark-based artist Paul Fox Goddard, known for his work that playfully blurs the line between the recognisable and the surreal. The elephant is entirely...

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Flora & Fauna

Flora & Fauna

Created by: Sara BudzikSponsored by: Crosscut MediaLocation: De Montfort SquareFlora & Fauna is a celebration of the wildlife of Leicestershire. The artist, Sara Budzik, took inspiration from family visits to Bradgate Park, and the different creatures and plants...

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A Child’s Mind

A Child’s Mind

Created by: Lauren PerkinsLocation: Cossington Recreation Ground - NorthIt's time to take a peek inside of a child's mind. Filled with joy, colour, innocence and life, we can all enjoy returning to our childhood from time to time. Lauran’s elephant is loosely inspired...

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