Leigh984, The creative portfolio of Leigh Spencer

A look around the Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Memorial Garden on opening day. On the one year anniversary of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Leicester City Chairman Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha his Pilot co-pilot, and several members of his staff, the football club opened a memorial garden for fans and anyone wishing to reflect and remember. We begin by entering the garden alongside the first few fans and lay tributes beneath framed portraits of Khun Vichai and those who lost their lives before following the path around the garden taking in some of the various topiary and other features of the garden. My film ends at the well marking the spot where the helicopter came down.

"When robins appear, loved ones are near" Following the success of 2018`s Forget Me Knott appeal [ see : https://youtu.be/4Pg3VLBkmFI ], The LOROS hospice returned to Jubilee Square in Leicester with a memory garden featuring a number of 14cm high hand crafted steel robins for visitors to buy in memory of a loved one who has passed. The limited edition LOROS Robin is the second collectible in the ‘Always Remembered' LOROS collection. The beautiful Memory Garden has been brought to life by Coles Nurseries and East Midlands Landscaping and the headline sponsor is Upton Steel. In this film we take a tour of the garden and try to spot some of the 20+ Robins that call it their home, how many can you spot, listen carefully they are calling to you ! (Please Note: The LOROS, Robin collectible does not make sound). If you wish to purchase a Robin details etc can be found on the LOROS website at the link below. https://www.loros.co.uk/support-us/events/2019/09/02/the-lor...

  I visited The Visionary Landscape of Professor Sir Robert Burgess, Sculpture in the garden exhibition which takes place at the University of Leicester Botanic gardens in Oadby, Leicester from 15th June to 26th October 2014. My short film features selected works on display at the 2014 exhibition with a theme of The Visionary Landscape.

My film features a selection of the works on display during the 2013 Sculpture In The Garden exhibition which has been held annually since 2002 in the beautiful surroundings of the University Of Leicester Botanical Gardens and features a selection of contemporary sculptures by prominent international artists. This years theme was A Change Of Heart and looks at the artists relationship with their materials. The exhibition is free to visit (except during special event days) and runs from June 30th to 27th October 2013 and has been Curated by Almuth Tebbenhoff FRBS. photos follow

Poster designed for Leicester Charity Menphys promoting their annual open garden event at Belvoir Lodge in July. My design is type lead and whilst formal in layout the poster has an deliberate handmade arts and crafts feel to it reflecting the rural nature of the events location.    

Designed for a charity Garden Party held in aid of Leicester based charity Menphys this poster (designed by me) uses a Retro 1950`s style typeface and pastel colour scheme. At the base of the poster I have used negative space to suggest grass, The design also features two ladybirds sitting on both the letter G and atop the box containing the main event details they look toward each other as if they are engaged in conversation at a party. I have included a QR code at the bottom of the poster linking to a map allowing people to receive directions to the event using their smartphone.

Designed for a charity fundraising event at Belvior Lodge this poster is primarily typeface lead with an Art Deco style header and a sans serif typeface for the additional information to giving it a formal but playful style. The text is crowned by sketched flowers (as one may see above an entry gate to an open garden) and features various small birds perched amoungst the foliage, a mother and child bird can be seen on the bottom left alongside the words accompanied children free. The poster uses a justified layout for the text allowing for lots of information to be presented in a clear and easily read form and highlighting the main points.

Christmas at Covent Garden was filmed on 18th December 2011 at London's Covent Garden Market. The Market had been decked with giant baubles and mirror balls that threw snow like points of light around the historic buildings arches and upon the crowds who where taking in the festive atmosphere. Outside the main market area stood a giant topiary reindeer and Christmas tree with a large red bow tied around its wooden base, these festive icons where accompanied by the hustle of visitors taking in the performances of the multitude of street performers the area is famous for. A unique aroma of deep yellow Paella and sweet Chestnuts roasting on an open fire filled our senses in the second hall whist an opera singer serenaded a gathering crowd. The famous Apple market selling (despite its name) sold an eclectic selection of craft items from photographs of typical English scenes to the usual London bus tourist souvenirs. Using the map on my phone we took a brief diversion around the near...

On the 14th August Her Grace, Frances, Dowager Duchess of Rutland, kindly agreed to open her gardens to members of the public to raise funds for Menphys, the Leicester & Leicestershire charity which supports children and young people with mental and physical disabilities. Created for Menphys this film shot and edited by me is a summary of the days events and features a tour of the gardens and courtyard where drinks and refreshments where served along with a selection of stall to browse. more infomation about Menphys can be found at this link Menphys

This video filmed by me features the annual Sculpture In The Garden exhibition at the University of Leicester Botanical gardens, This year marks a decade of the exhibition and this years looks to be the best yet with a number of artists exhibiting from Italy, France, the United States and Germany as well as from across the UK. The exhibition runs from Sunday 26th June to Sunday 30th October 2011 and features work from past years alongside new pieces. Normal Botanic Garden opening times are 10am-4pm Monday-Friday all year (except for the Christmas-New Year period) and on Saturday and Sunday from the third weekend in March to the second weekend in November. Admission is normally free except for special Open Days. The entrance to the Garden is in Glebe Road, Oadby, Leicester.