I used inspiration from two real life dogs that regularly walk past the tree, called Finty and Nosey Rosie. They were very excited about being made famous by the carvings at Ickworth!
With the second Totem I included the figures of the 1st Earl of Bristol, Lord John Hervey and Molly Lepel. Three influential figures who, each in their own way, helped shape Ickworth as we see it today.
The Totem also features the walled garden, creating a secure and supportive environment for growing both food and flowers. The green man shown in the first totem morphed into the Greek deity Zephyr and paired up with Flora. Between the two they represent the enduring fecundity of Ickworth. Below them are the estate manages and gardeners tending their new productive patch."