Myrtle - the Hawksbill Turtle
Pioneer of Gonzo Journalism in collaboration with Hunter S. Thompson, illustrator of literary classics such as Animal Farm and Alice in Wonderland, champion of the underdog in numerous satirical and political cartoons, defender of extinct and endandered birds and animals. Ralph Steadman is all these things and so much more.
Myrtle the Turtle brings the two-dimensional drawing from The Gonzovation Trilogy by Ralph Steadman and Ceri Levy into the three-dimensional world. Myrtle is one of the most popular artworks of the 300 drawings in the collection.
This sculpture is designed by Sadie Williams, realised by Toby Williams and hand finished by Ralph Steadman.
‘Myrtle - the Hawksbill Turtle’ is sponsored by Ocean Family Foundation
Welcome to Ocean Family Foundation is passionate about the world’s oceans and feel an energised responsibility to contribute positively towards conserving our life supporting system, by funding an ever growing and diverse portfolio of marine conservation programmes around the world.
About the Tusk Turtle Trail
The Tusk Turtle Trail is a vibrant public art exhibition highlighting the urgent need to protect our oceans and endangered sea turtles.
From July to September 2025, a flotilla of artist-designed turtle sculptures will appear across central London — each one a unique celebration of marine life and a call to action for conservation. You can follow the trail with our online map or download a printable map.
At the end of the trail, the turtles will be auctioned to raise vital funds for Tusk’s work protecting marine wildlife and ecosystems.
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