The 'Shaun in the City' event in Bristol this year was the event that I have been looking forward to since I heard rumours about it taking place after the success of the Gromit Unleashed sculpture trail two years ago. (You can read about that trail and see photographs of Gromit Unleashed here and here.) This spring, a separate set of 'Shaun the Sheep' sculptures visited London, and I went to locate them. Between both London and Bristol, there were 120 Shaun sculptures to be discovered.
Dolly - Julie Vernon
Similar to the Gromit Unleashed trail and the 'Shaun in the City' trail in London this spring, the sculptures raise funds for charities, such as "The Grand Appeal" Bristol Children's Hospital, and "Wallace & Gromit's Children's Charity". The event is organised by Aardman Animations, who created the character 'Shaun the Sheep' for its stop-animation films and television series.
Detail 'On the Waterfront' - Abigal McDougall
Shaun first made his appearance in 'Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave', and he now has his own television series and film. The sculpture trail this year coincided with the release of the film in cinemas and the Chinese New Year as the 'Year of the Sheep'.
Shaun Bean - Nigel Leach
We were a little disappointed that there was not a 'Build your Shaun' out of plasticine class this year at @Bristol, like there was a 'Build your own Gromit' two years ago that we enjoyed.
Flock and Roll - Carys-ink
A few of my favourite photographs are below.
Jarzberry Ram - Simon Tozer
Sgt. Shepherd - The Shaun in the City Team
Lotus - Richard Starzak
Bahhbersheep - Gav Strange
Willow - Rhiannon Southwell
The Bristol Express - Tim Sutcliffe
Sheepish - Wayne Hemingway
Honey - Amy Timms
Wooly Wonderland - Vicky Harrison
Lamb Chop - Duncan Craig
Baaack to the Drawing Board - Nick Park
Flock and Roll - Carys-ink
The Shear Speed Helter Skelter - Gav Strange
Baa-lloon! - Jenny Urquhart
From Dusk 'Til Shaun - Sneaky Raccoon
Justice Lamb - Mike Ogden
Beach Boy - Mike Ogden
Rex- Beth Waters
Shaun Muffin from hotel in Clifton
Shaun cookie
Two Hoots - Maria Burns
Shaun Romanus - Ian Marlow
There's not much time left to see the Shaun the Sheep sculpture trail in Bristol as it ends on the 31st of August, which is next weekend.
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