Deborah Meaden and Steven Bartlett swap dragons for turtles

Dragon’s Den stars Deborah Meaden and Steven Bartlett have united for the Tusk Turtle Trail, a bold public art initiative arriving in London this summer, to uniquely design and paint a sculpture to raise awareness and funds for the endangered marine species.

The duo have recently been in the studio putting the finishing touches on their stunning turtle sculpture, which they hope will powerfully highlight the urgent need to protect our oceans and marine life.

Their sculpture is one of 16 landing in the capital as part of this exciting street art installation on display from July to August. Each sculpture is being designed by renowned artists and public figures, and will celebrate turtles’ beauty whilst drawing attention to the threats to their existence and the people working tirelessly in Africa to protect them. Funds raised through the 2025 Turtle Trail will directly support Tusk’s Partners’ marine conservation projects.

Participating artists also include, The Rolling Stones guitarist and Tusk ambassador, Ronnie Wood; Dragons’, English actor and comedian and his wife John and Jen Cleese; British photographer Rankin; writer and artist Harland Miller; British illustrator Ralph Steadman and others. Each turtle sculpture has been generously sponsored by a Tusk partner or supporter.

For event updates and further details, visit tuskturtletrail.com and follow @tusk_org on social media.