# Hopping from Giant Eggs to Giant Bunnies

> Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/hopping-from-giant-eggs-to-giant-bunnies/
> Updated: 2022-07-14T20:39:16+00:00
> Type: Post
> Categories: CLT Creatives, Creative News | Contributors: Tim Miner

Have you ever had to drive a giant bunny sculpture from Wilmington to Charlotte and back again? Charlotte creative Rupam Varma has. She was recently

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Have you ever had to drive a giant bunny sculpture from Wilmington to Charlotte and back again? Charlotte creative [**Rupam Varma**](https://www.instagram.com/rupam_varma/) has. She was recently selected as one of 10 artists to paint a 4 1/2 foot tall fiberglass rabbit for the “Hoppy Times” installation at Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, N.C. The bunnies will be on display through Dec. 31.⁣

In April, Rupam was one of the local artists tapped to design [one of the “Easter Eggs on Parade” installations at Charlotte SHOUT!](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CcMVSdelqfw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) She landed the commission for “Hoppy Times” immediately after SHOUT!⁣

### **What was it like transporting the bunny?**

This required two trips to Airlie Gardens at Wilmington, N.C – one to pick up the structure and then another to drop off the finished piece of art in my minivan.⁣

### **How long did you work on it?**

This took 40 to 45 hours over a period of two months.⁣

### **What was your inspiration for the design?**⁣

The design was inspired by Mithila art (a.k.a. Madhubani art). This is an Indian folk art tradition. I am a professionally certified Mithila artist. The art involves freehand drawing of intricate patterns and motifs drawn from flora and fauna. The bright colors make the creations stand out.

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