Wenlock London Olympic Mascot
by JAMART Photography
Title
Wenlock London Olympic Mascot
Artist
JAMART Photography
Medium
Photograph - Art Photography
Description
FAA1458
London England
2012
Wenlock's name is inspired by Much Wenlock in Shropshire, England, where in 1850 the Wenlock Olympian Society held its first Olympian Games, regarded as an inspiration for the modern Olympic games. The five friendship rings on his wrists correspond to the five Olympic rings, and three points on his head represent the three places on the podium. The pattern on his body symbolizes the whole world coming to London, and the shape of his helmet represents the shape of the Olympic Stadium.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wenlock_and_Mandeville
Wenlock is the official mascot for the 2012 Summer Olympics, and Mandeville is the official mascot for the 2012 Summer Paralympics, both held in London, England, United Kingdom. Named after Much Wenlock and Stoke Mandeville, they were created by Iris, a London-based creative agency.
According to the associated (fictional) storyline by Michael Morpurgo, they were formed from the last girder of the Olympic Stadium. Their skins are made of highly polished steel allowing them to reflect the personalities and appearances of the people they meet. Their one eye is a camera and on their heads are yellow lights symbolizing those of a London Taxi.
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October 21st, 2012
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