The artist behind one of the city’s elephant sculptures recently travelled from her home in Derbyshire to visit her creation.

Lynne Hollingsworth – who grew up on a farm in Herefordshire - travelled to Worcester earlier in the week to see her elephant in person, which is situated in the courtyard of The Hopmarket.

 Entitled ‘Memories from Home’, the inspiration behind Lynne’s design is based on her memories of growing up within a farming community in Herefordshire.

 Lynne explained : “I wanted my artwork to be both decorative and symbolic to convey my rural childhood.  I have used recognisable motifs from the two counties, images of strength and beauty which not only really resonate with me but represent the beauty and fragility of nature.”

 Lynne – an award winning contemporary painter and mural artist who has painted professionally for more than 20 years – used acrylic paint, sprays and a range of paint pens to create her design.

The elephant is part of Worcester’s Big Parade – an eight week public art trail organised by St Richard’s Hospice which was launched in the city last month – and is sponsored by Sanctuary Housing Group.

The Hopmarket is supporting Worcester’s Big Parade by organising a whole host of free summe events in the courtyard, delivered by Spare Room Arts. 

Taking place every Wednesday until the end of August – activities are all based on animals and nature to complement the city’s elephant theme.

 Bill Simpson, chairman of The Hopmarket Charity said : “We feel very proud to offer a home to ‘Memories from Home’ in The Hopmarket’s courtyard. 

"It is a truly beautiful creation and has been welcomed by both our shop tenants and their visitors. Please come and say hello!”

 Lynne – who studied a degree in Fine Art at Falmouth Art School in Cornwall – has a host of celebrities as clients and previously exhibited her artwork in a private exhibition requested by HRH The Prince of Wales.

Lynne added: “I am so excited to be involved in Worcester’s Big Parade; not only will it make art accessible to so many people, it will also be great for the local economy.  It’s a fun and engaging way to bring people together and I am proud to be part of such a positive event.”

 Sara Matthews, business development manager, for St Richard’s Hospice, said: “'Memories of Home’ is framed perfectly by the iconic Hopmarket building and it’s wonderful to see trail goers visiting parts of the city they may not have seen for a little while after we all stayed home to say safe for much of last year.

“Lynne’s elephant, and the rest of our larger sculptures, will be auctioned to raised funds for our care in the autumn.  We hope people will bid generously for such beautiful and one-of-a-kind works of art.”

‘Memories from Home’ incorporates bold motifs to be accessible to the visually impaired.

To find out more about Lynne’s work, visit @paintingtheroom on Instagram and Twitter; LAHollingsworthArt and HDartcreativestudio on Facebook, at www.hdart.co.uk or lahollingsworthart.com.