London Elephant Parade 2010 250 elephants adorned central London twinning London's parks with Asian green forests. Artists were commissioned to design and paint the elephants, which were then sold by charity auction and making £4 million pounds for the charity and conservation projects.
About the parade 250 elephants adorned central London twinning London's parks with Asian green forests. Artists were commissioned to design and paint the elephants, which were then sold by charity auction and making £4 million pounds for the charity and conservation projects. I wanted to be an Elephant Parade artist because I care about our world environment and all forms of life within it. Although I often feel swamped by the international and national news I keep telling myself that I can do small things to make a difference.
London's Elephant Parade has allowed me to be part of a wonderfully creative project that aims to raise awareness of the Asian elephant's plight, by providing me with two model elephants to decorate. The colourful designs highlight the Asian elephant's serene grandeur and, I hope, will remind us the parade has a serious message it will also be one of the most vibrant events to take place in London in 2010.
"Gloria" Sponsored by Knight Frank, designed and painted by Joanna Martin. Originally located on the Kings Road, sold to private owner at auction.
"Cotee" (Colours of the earth elephant) Designed and painted by Joanna Martin, originally located at the Greenwich Visitors Centre, sold to private owner at auction.