Trunks Across the Thames Elephant Art Trail Set to Transform Berkshire and Surrey This Summer

By Charities Correspondent

A new public art trail featuring dozens of elephant sculptures is set to launch across the Thames region this summer, bringing colour and creativity to streets, parks and public spaces.

The free trail, called Trunks Across the Thames, will see 30 large elephant sculptures placed across the area, each one designed by artists from around the UK. They’ll be joined by more than 60 smaller elephants created by local schools and community groups.

Organisers say the idea is to turn familiar places into something a bit different, encouraging people to get out and explore their local area.

At the centre of the trail is a story called The Tale of Hope, which links the sculptures together. It’s narrated by TV presenter Alex Jones.

Thames Hospice, which is behind the project, says the trail is about more than art, highlighting its work supporting patients and families while also bringing communities together.

Dr Rachael de Caux, chief executive of the hospice, said the project is a chance to celebrate creativity and start conversations about care and community support.

The trail has been backed by a range of local and national sponsors, including Amazon and Iron Mountain Data Centers, as well as Maidenhead Golf Club. Local councils have also supported the project.

One of the standout pieces will come from illustrator and author Charlie Mackesy, whose elephant sculpture will be revealed at the Royal Windsor Flower Show on 6 June before joining the trail later in the summer.

More artists and locations will be announced in the coming weeks as anticipation builds ahead of the launch on 13 July.

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The trail has been created in partnership with Wild in Art, which has delivered similar public art projects across the UK.

People are being encouraged to keep an eye out for early installations as the elephants begin appearing across the region.

More information is available at www.trunksacrossthethames.co.uk.

Story source: Pressat

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