Each design has its own story
Trunks Across the Thames launches on 13th July 2026 and the trail will be live until 13th September, after which the herd will gather for a showcase you won’t want to miss at our farewell event! This is your chance to celebrate each unique sculpture before they head to their forever-homes at the big auction, raising vital funds for Thames Hospice.
A big thank you to all our Artists for being part of this wonderful event, helping us to deliver significant economic, social and cultural benefits to Slough and Windsor, all while supporting your local Hospice.
Discover more about each of our Artists below.
Gayani Ariyaratne
Ele Friendly is inspired by Asian elephants and their vital role in the ecosystem…
Glen Brooks
My design is based around the beauty and vibrancy of the Pop Art culture of the 1960s…
Ben Cavanagh
Inspired by my sons favourite joke “what do you get if you cross an elephant with a fish…
Luke Crump
‘Nelly’ is created with my playful doodle-style linework, I invited the amazing patients and staff of Thames Hospice to colour her in!
Sarah Delgado Barter
Quiet Majesty celebrates strength drawn from our ancestors. Its surface forms a web of vintage ceramic pieces in soft…
Genna Douglas
My design is inspired by photographs shown to me by a colleague who now lives in Sri Lanka…
Jess Garrett
I wanted to create something for people to talk about and not only raise money but to also bring awareness to the Hospice…
Katrin Gaska
Inspired by the beauty and wisdom of elephants, my design celebrates the heritage craft of traditional signwriting…
Jina Gelder
Sunflower celebrates the hidden disabilities, promoting visibility and understanding for members of our community that are different…
Kate Griffiths
My elephant design is inspired by a mix of the classic children’s story book, Elmer the patchwork Elephant…
Sue Guthrie
With Slough proudly having had the first ever Zebra Crossing…
Melissa Hobson-Matthews
Hope is for healing, while dreams keep us alive spiritually and mentally. With both we can all aspire to a better future…
David Janes
The elephant will be covered in hand sawn blocks of wood to reconsider the volume and silhouette of the form…
Laurie King
A celebration of the historic Windsor Great park enjoyed by the Royals, the public and local wildlife.
Yana Kucheeva
“Spring Awakening” transforms the elephant’s form into a celebration of Windsor Great Park’s natural beauty…
Donna Newman
Adorned in ages metallic gold, Wild Majesty symbolises timeless strength and quiet grandeur…
Donna Newman
This larger-than-life tribute to the Welsh Guards has a royal twist! Dressed in a playful caricature of the iconic…
Charlie Mackesy
“Hello. I’ve discovered Thames Hospice plays such a compassionate and vital part of many lives…
Nicola Mills
Ellie Pants from Windsor town Wore spotty pants and a stripy gown. Boxers, socks, and frilly lace…
Sam Morris
Within this enchanted forest, memories rest softly among trees. Keeper of Memories celebrates…
Nina O’Connell
Nina has chosen ‘The River of Lifeʼ as her concept for Trunks Across the Thames. The life giving qualities of the Thames running…
Richard Phipson
The design reflects unity and support with fruit growing together on the vine. Some fruit are young while others…
Simon Pink
Under a vast blue sky, delicate daisies symbolise purity, hope, and renewal. Their gentle presence mirrors…
Jho Plazas
Lumi is more than an elephant sculpture—it reflects our inner journeys shaped by people and experiences. Inspired by the tale of Hope…
Amanda Quellin
I have chosen to decorate the elephant in Lapis Lazuli, a beautiful blue stone known for its soothing properties…
Lynsey & Kieron Reilly
Flora is adorned in a gold motif of beautiful flowers that can be found growing in the gorgeous gardens of the region…
Carol Robinson
Hive Spirit embodies unity, positivity, and the beauty of being true to yourself. This vibrant yellow elephant features…
Alec Saunders
Post–World War II, Slough became a settlement area for workers from Ireland, Poland, the Caribbean, and South Asia, drawn by jobs…
Millery Wheeler
This playful design is inspired by jigsaws and the joy of discovery. We are all different shapes and sizes in the world…
Karis Youngman
Near Alexandra Garden is the memorial to Sir Sydney Camm, creator of this iconic plane of WW2: the Hawker Hurricane…