The Himalayan Garden (see also yesterday) holds over 60 contemporary sculptures, which add another layer to the delightful experience of wandering the paths and exploring the planting. There are several red oriental-style bridges and a Balinese pagoda. The red of the bridges is echoed by a red fibreglass sculpture called 'Wave' (Rebecca Newnham), which has earned the lake the nickname of the Nessie Lake, after the Loch Ness monster! There are also some rather attractive twisted metal fountains.
The Stone Circle (Barry Bain and Peter Roberts) is reminiscent of the ancient 'henges' that can be found across Britain. This one is made from decorative stones and old gateposts, some with the metal gate hinges still attached.
John Simpson's Fir Cone is a ten foot tall construction of Welsh slate, standing proud on the hillside.
Other sculptures are almost hidden around the gardens, nestled into the plants, like the bronze Tribal Head (Patricia Volk).
Not too sure about that first one but the others enhance and beautify the garden.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures fit in so nicely!
ReplyDeleteThe stone circle is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteThis garden really is very special!
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