Elmer's Ōtautahi Elephant Trail
Following the success of Christchurch’s Pop Up Penguins art trail in 2020/2021 and Christchurch Stands Tall’s Giraffes in 2014, we were delighted to partner with the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust and Andersen Press to bring an Elmer the Patchwork Elephant sculpture trail to Christchurch in the summer of 2023/2024.
30 large Elmer sculptures, individually designed by professional and emerging artists, were on display in Christchurch and surrounding towns.
The trail was supported by a learning programme enabling children and young people to also participate in this highly visible, family-friendly trail with mini Elmer sculptures.
Following the end of the trail, a charity auction of the sculptures will raise funds for the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust. At any one time, the Trust is assessing, supporting and rehabilitating over 1000 Cantabrians with brain, spinal or other complex injuries.
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An incredible $320,000
was raised through the auction of 30 unique Elmer sculptures. The money will fund Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust’s services for local people who have had brain, spinal and other complex injuries.
was raised through the auction of 30 unique Elmer sculptures. The money will fund Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust’s services for local people who have had brain, spinal and other complex injuries.
Participating Artists
McChesney-Kelly Adams
Carrie Broomhall
Magpie Castle
Ellie Compton
Tony Cribb
Gemma Rae Dudson
Mel Eaton
Troy Gutry
Laura Hewetson
Ray Hill
Monti Masiu
Morgan Mathews-Hale
Jen McBride
Ira Mitchell
Justine Ottey and LFBIT Community
Mandy Palmer
Samantha Plunkett
Megan Prendergast
Roberta Queiroga
Ashleigh Ritchie
Deb Robinson
Jeremy Sauzier
Kate Senior
Georgette Thompson
Mark Thompson
Wayra by Camila Wood
About Elmer the Patchwork Elephant
Written and illustrated by celebrated children’s author and artist David McKee, the Elmer books have been translated into more than 60 languages and now new books, toys and clothing add to the world of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.
About Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust
The Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust supports those impacted by brain injury in Canterbury and the surrounding regions. It is the only provider like this in the South Island and one of only three across New Zealand.
The charity is made up of 220 specialised staff including speech language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, dietitians and social workers who work together to provide an integrated approach to rehabilitation and recovery.
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