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Our Jersey office is one of the giant sculpture sponsors for Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust's Tortoise Takeover.
This island-wide, public art trail will bring together every part of Jersey's community and in turn, protect some of the most threatened species on the planet.
All funds raised will go towards creating an environmentally friendly, modern and sustainable Tropical House at Jersey Zoo, to house the many species of threatened reptiles and amphibians cared for by Durrell in an optimal environment.
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"We are delighted to be supporting this initiative which is perfectly aligned with our Group-wide focus on caring for our natural environment and championing environmental protection and conservation. The trail will undoubtedly offer an exciting and engaging opportunity for the Jersey community and those visiting the island to learn more about the vital conservation work undertaken by Durrell."
Erin is a Northern Irish illustrator who lives and works on the beautiful island of Jersey.
After graduating university with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art, a passion for stories and children’s books took hold and she completed a diploma in Illustrating Children’s Books with the London Art College.
She combines her love for hand drawn lines and traditional techniques with the flexibility and freedom of adding colour digitally. She has worked with clients such as Oxford University Press, Egmont Publishing and Stripes Publishing.
Her love of stories comes from her Grandad who lived by the sea and was always ready with a tale or two - and a biscuit.
When she is not working in her tiny studio, she can be found baking something overly sweet, exploring the forests and cliff paths of Jersey, or down at the sea shore watching the tide roll in.
Erin is the visionary artist who brought our tortoise, Home, for even the smallest, to life. View photos of our tortoise below!
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Our giant tortoise sculpture, Home, for even the smallest, can be found at Le Don Sinkins, Waterworks Valley, a wooded area in the parish of St. Lawrence. The valley is often referred to as Waterworks Valley after the many mills that were once powered by the stream flowing through it. There are cycling and walking trails that go past the sculpture, and a picnic spot nearby. The sculpture is located in dappled shade under the canopy of trees, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the valley.
Be sure to say "shell-o" to our tortoise and enter our competition as you could be in with a chance to win an ex-shell-ent prize! For more details, scroll down.
In summer 2023, dozens of uniquely designed tortoise sculptures will take over Jersey's wild places, coastal vistas and urban hangouts as ambassadors for all the work that Durrell undertakes with reptiles across the globe.
The trail will be live from 1 July to 31 August 2023.
To watch the trail unfold, follow Durrell's 'Tortoise Takeover' on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
