Quentin's Gromit - unleashed!
Friday 28th June 2013
A trail of 80 giant 'Gromit' figures are hitting the streets of Bristol this summer
The giant Gromit figures, brainchild of Wallace & Gromit creator Nick Park, have each been decorated by a different contributor. Artists, designers, musicians and celebrities have all added their personal touches to the statues. Gromit-decorators include Jools Holland, Joanna Lumley, Cath Kidston and, of course, Quentin Blake.
Quentin's Facebook page includes an album of photos of him painting Gromit - from start to finish! Find it here: www.facebook.com/quentinblakeofficial
All 80 Gromits are unleashed around Bristol city from July to September this year. Visitors can pick up a Gromit trail map to help them find each one.
The Gromits will all be auctioned later this year. All proceeds from Gromit Unleashed will benefit Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital Charity.
Links:
To find out more about Gromit Unleashed, visit the project's official website www.gromitunleashed.org.uk
The giant figures were previewed on BBC News on 28 JUne - watch the report here.