Stampede by the sea (2025)
I had the incredible opportunity to be a part of the Stampede by the Sea community art trail - a Wild in Art event in partnership with Weldmar Hospicecare to raise awareness and vital funds for the charity. My design was shortlisted and I was selected to be one of the commissioned artists for the trail. My elephant was sponsored by Lyme Bay Holidays, a holiday let agency based in Lyme Regis. The trail was held throughout Bridport, West Bay, and Lyme Regis from March 28th - May 27th 2025. The event featured 31 large elephants and 28 mini elephants, as well as opportunities to gain rewards via the trail app from Stampede by the Sea's partners and sponsors. 'Memories by the Sea' was located in Lyme Regis at the Sea Wall (near the Marine Theatre).
Behind THE scenes
Farewell Event & Auction
A Farewell Event was held at the Corn Exchange, Dorchester, after the trail concluded and then the elephants were sold at auction to raise funds for Weldmar Hospicecare, with 'Memories by the Sea' selling for £2,500 and a total of £182,500 being raised for the Charity from the event.
Baby Elephant commissions (AUG 2025 - jAN 2026)
I was chosen as the commissioned artist for two of the 'blank baby elephant with artist commission' lots sold at Weldmar Hospicecare's Stampede by the Sea Auction. I worked with the clients from concept design ideas to sculpture completion, bringing their own individual member of the Mini Herd to life.
