London’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt

The Elephant Family's 'Big Egg Hunt'

London’s largest Easter Egg Hunt is back, and bigger and better than ever. The Big Egg Hunt (24 March – 27 April 2025) is a citywide event bringing art and conservation together. In its second year after a decade-long hiatus, the hunt showcases over 100 artist-designed eggs. These vibrant 2-foot sculptures are placed across London: from Chelsea, Covent Garden and Canary Wharf, to Battersea Power Station and The British Museum. The eggs form a free-to-view public art trail inviting participants to explore the city while tracking how many they have ‘found’ via a bespoke app. Participants can also enter a silent auction to purchase the sculptures, with proceeds going directly to the Elephant Family’s conservation work in South Asia.

The Elephant Family is a UK-based charity focused on protecting endangered wildlife in South Asia. Founded by the late Mark Shand, brother of HRH Queen Camilla, the charity works to protect elephants and other species through public art displays and fundraising efforts. The Big Egg Hunt was first launched in London in 2012 as part of this initiative, with the aim to raise awareness and funds for the plight of the Asian elephant.

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James McQueen, No Risk No Story / It Is What It Is

James McQueen

This year, Halcyon’s artist James McQueen has contributed an eye-catching design to the hunt. Known for his playful yet thought-provoking artwork, McQueen has reimagined two of his familiar slogans, ‘NO RISK NO STORY’ and ‘IT IS WHAT IT IS,’ as part of his design. Combining his signature style of vibrant polka dots, thick layers of paint, and cheeky motifs like the spray-painted monkey insignia borrowed from street-artist Banksy, McQueen’s design is a fusion of Pop art, conceptual art, and abstraction.

The egg nods to McQueen’s fascination with mass-produced book covers, particularly those of Penguin Classics. His adaptation of the Penguin cover design reflects his interest in the democratisation of literature, and the way in which iconic designs can be reinterpreted. The design merges elements of the playful and serious, inviting viewers to reflect on both the aesthetics of the book cover and its deeper meaning.

Dominic Harris, Eclosion

Dominic Harris

Another prominent artist in this year's egg hunt is Halcyon’s Dominic Harris, whose design, titled Eclosion, is both entrancing and deeply symbolic. Eclosion refers to the moment an insect emerges from its chrysalis: a perfect metaphor for transformation and renewal. Harris’ egg, a velvety cerulean blue, features a gold fracture and a poised white butterfly emerging from the shell. The contrasting elements of this egg engage viewers in a dialogue about fragility, transformation, and the cyclical nature of life.

Harris’s work is deeply rooted in his signature use of digital precision to convey organic themes. The delicate butterfly on the egg stands in stark contrast to the gold rupture, symbolising the vulnerability and strength inherent in both nature and digital creations. Harris’ choice of blue evokes serenity, and contemplation, while the gold hints at divinity, wealth, and the potential for rebirth. The egg, as a symbol of life’s potential for transformation, resonates with Elephant Family’s mission, urging viewers to consider the fragility of nature and the importance of protecting it.

Both eggs can be found in Covent Garden, Central London. If you are interested in learning more and adding to your collection speak to one of our art consultants today - email us at info@halcyongallery.com

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