'Khushi' The Elephant

Sculpture
September 2010 Cannock Town Centre

Khushi was commissioned to replace an existing vandalised fibreglass elephant following a request to CHAPS from a group of young residents who asked for their elephant back!

CHAPS obtained funding from local businesses to produce a new elephant in granite and when it was installed in the Town Centre ran a competition with local schools to find a suitable name for it. The name Khushi – a Hindu word meaning ‘Happy’ was selected. 

Khushi is now an integral part of Cannock Town Centre. It is an example of CHAPS responding to a request that benefits the community, young and old. Young children are often seen ‘riding’ the elephant.

Hint: Khushi is situated in the pedestrianised area of Cannock Town Centre, opposite St Luke’s Church Lych Gate

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Location

51 church street cannock