FABELLA, outside Foregate Street train station, is one of the most noticeable giraffes in the Worcester Stands Tall trail – and the artist who designed the sculpture is displaying more of her work in the city this weekend.

Jilly Oxlade Arnott’s work will be exhibited at a Pop-up Art Gallery to be held in 16 The Hopmarket, Foregate Street on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. 

Sponsored by Worcester City Council, Fabella is one of 30 giraffes on the public art trail, which is raising money for St Richad's Hospice.

Local artist Jilly said: “I’ve painted Fabella with my favourite colours:  orange, pink and red – and the circular effect across the whole giraffe is a homage to one of my favourite artists, Vincent Van Gogh."

Fabella’s front and side are emblazoned with short poems written by Jilly, inspired by Worcester’s history.  The black pear, a key feature of the city’s crest, appears prominently on Fabella’s front.

"It’s been great to see the reaction of people and to watch them stopping to read the poems on her sides,” Jilly added.

Cllr Marc Bayliss, leader of Worcester City Council and deputy leader Cllr Adrian Gregson were thrilled to see Fabella in place.

“Public art makes an important contribution to Worcester by adding vibrancy and excitement to the city, so we are delighted to support this trail,” said Cllr Marc Bayliss.

“I hope it will provide an impetus for people to explore new places in Worcester which they haven’t visited before.”

Cllr Adrian Gregson said: “Arts and culture have a long history in the city – and we are keen to champion and encourage them to grow even more in the future.”

For more information about Jilly’s art go to archiimp.com

The Worcester Stands Tall trail, the brainchild of Wild in Art, will support St. Richard’s Hospice’s Build 2020 Appeal to extend and redevelop its building in Worcester, enabling it to care for more people.

All the giraffes will be auctioned in October for the Build 2020 Appeal, which aims to raise the final £1.4 million towards the hospice’s £5.3million project.