I appreciate that you allowed each sculptor to answer questions. I'm not much of a modern art fan, preferring the artistic aspects of containers and trellises, but I loved the cat with the fluffy tail, the mushrooms, and the large piece with the two figures. Art is definitely in the eye of the beholder, and you gave us a nice variety to consider.
'Artist' is a word thrown around too easily these days, and nakedness to express absolutely any and everything is just so crass and overdone, however, the pear sculpture is liveable. Thank you Alexandra for keeping it interesting.
Alexandra - you are a delight! I so enjoy your videos. I love garden sculpture. Just yesterday I purchased an 80 cm orb made from rusting horseshoes. It looks magnificent amongst my eucalyptus trees.
What about using sculpture with a “functional” aspect? The mushroom sculptures could double as hose guards. Some sculptures could include lighting elements at night? The pear sculpture could be used as a “trellis”. Thanks for the interesting video.
Great video. Love art for the garden. You should check out the incredible life size and larger sculptures that are on permenant display in the Benson Sculpture Gardens that is maintained by the city of Loveland Colorado. Absolutely amazing collection
Right oh dear! you are my come to garden site, well this is after losing my box sculptured hedges to blight this awful summer, decided to go all out and buy 3 massive terracotta urns and fill them with David Austin roses, very beautiful ... but now cannot move them at all! so heavy, what to do when frosts come? wrap them in hessian have a small bungalow with no garage and my sheds will not accomodate these giant pots, the garden is fairly large but windy with no really sheltered places for overwintering foolish maybe but am disabled and flowers really make my day!! please advise if you can? Thank-You so much for your blogs and sensible advice.
Oh, dear, I'm sorry to hear that. If the terracotta is frost proof it should be OK, but if not I think that wrapping in hessian or bubble wrap should help. Can you go back to the place where you bought it and ask their advice?
@@TheMiddlesizedGarden Firstly thank -you so much for replying....Well yes have tried to get in touch with the well known garden centre but not answering cannot say the same for D.Austin their lovely helpful staff said rhe roses should be fine but more concerned about the huge terracotta urns!!! suggested they are more than lightly baked at high temperature and therefore more frost hardy,but i will move them next to a house wall and buy some hessian,and get a trolly and borrow two hefty guys"...must love gardening or something along those lines!!☺.
Placing sculptures is just kind of a fung shui intuitive thing. You just know it's right when you see it; it somehow feels "balanced".....even if it needs to be moved over just an inch. Hence, one of our women's ways of driving men a bit mad. (Guys: we really don't mean to 😊).
Not a real fan of garden art, there is enough human stuff everywhere, for me the garden itself is a refuge away from all that stuff. That said I am an artist and do have a very organic ceramic piece from a friend,it was a gift, from the artist,and is now a sentimental reminder.
Who came up with the mirrored thin shape pyramids.. they are hazard in that garden Imagine all the birds hitting the mirrors because of the reflection it's giving off.. I hope they take them out of the garden immediately...
Must be careful with interesting metal structures in areas where yellow-jackets make their nests. These aggressive and territorial wasps will take every opportunity to turn your work of art into a fortified bunker. And, come back every summer and take over like a motorcycle gang.
You're right, we had to move it there for a practical filming reason but it does rather disappear there, although I rather liked the subtle effect. Anyway it went back to a more prominent position straight after filming
Great Video, really enjoyed looking at these wonderful sculptures and hearing the Artist talk about their work. Thank you Alexandra.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love this topic. The two balancing figures were impressive!
They are!
I appreciate that you allowed each sculptor to answer questions. I'm not much of a modern art fan, preferring the artistic aspects of containers and trellises, but I loved the cat with the fluffy tail, the mushrooms, and the large piece with the two figures. Art is definitely in the eye of the beholder, and you gave us a nice variety to consider.
'Artist' is a word thrown around too easily these days, and nakedness to express absolutely any and everything is just so crass and overdone, however, the pear sculpture is liveable. Thank you Alexandra for keeping it interesting.
I love love, love the mushroom sculptures!
Me, too!
Interesting . Lots to think about.
I really enjoyed each of these sculptures for different reasons. This was a wonderful video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Either classical art or modern, it can be very interesting and beautiful to have a pop of art. Another excellent video Alexandra.Thank you!❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful garden sculpture, Thanks for the ideas
Thank you!
A wonderful topic-and one deserving of thoughtful consideration. Like trees, a well placed sculpture can make a world of difference!
Yes I rather longed for one after filming this
Thank you- great ideas🌱🗿
I love art of all kinds, so this was a treat. It was wonderful to hear from some of the sculptors.
Thank you!
Some fun pieces ("Wisp"); love the idea of a focal point. Maintenance is a good question.
Thank you!
Thankyou for sharing. Love garden art when placed perfectly in a garden 🌿🙌🌲
Some beautiful pieces featured here. Lovely.
Glad you like them!
Alexandra - you are a delight! I so enjoy your videos. I love garden sculpture. Just yesterday I purchased an 80 cm orb made from rusting horseshoes. It looks magnificent amongst my eucalyptus trees.
That sounds beautiful
What a great and helpful video. Thankyou, Alexandra!!
Love garden art!
Love garden sculpture! Interesting video, tfs!
Glad you enjoyed it
What about using sculpture with a “functional” aspect? The mushroom sculptures could double as hose guards. Some sculptures could include lighting elements at night? The pear sculpture could be used as a “trellis”.
Thanks for the interesting video.
Good idea!
As always, great questions! Thank you!
Awesome ❤❤❤sharing ❤❤❤Thank you ❤❤❤
Great video. Love art for the garden.
You should check out the incredible life size and larger sculptures that are on permenant display in the Benson Sculpture Gardens that is maintained by the city of Loveland Colorado. Absolutely amazing collection
Sounds brilliant
I don’t really care for modern art in the garden but prefer the beauty of nature itself and water features for the wildlife
Right oh dear! you are my come to garden site, well this is after losing my box sculptured hedges to blight this awful summer, decided to go all out and buy 3 massive terracotta urns and fill them with David Austin roses, very beautiful ... but now cannot move them at all! so heavy, what to do when frosts come? wrap them in hessian have a small bungalow with no garage and my sheds will not accomodate these giant pots, the garden is fairly large but windy with no really sheltered places for overwintering foolish maybe but am disabled and flowers really make my day!! please advise if you can? Thank-You so much for your blogs and sensible advice.
Oh, dear, I'm sorry to hear that. If the terracotta is frost proof it should be OK, but if not I think that wrapping in hessian or bubble wrap should help. Can you go back to the place where you bought it and ask their advice?
@@TheMiddlesizedGarden Firstly thank -you so much for replying....Well yes have tried to get in touch with the well known garden centre but not answering cannot say the same for D.Austin their lovely helpful staff said rhe roses should be fine but more concerned about the huge terracotta urns!!! suggested they are more than lightly baked at high temperature and therefore more frost hardy,but i will move them next to a house wall and buy some hessian,and get a trolly and borrow two hefty guys"...must love gardening or something along those lines!!☺.
A drum truck, hand truck or dolley cart (in US terminology) with 2-3 strong friends may be useful to move your roses to a sheltered location.
Marvelous.
What is the tree behind the pear?
Aralia elata 'SILVER UMBRELLA' or Japanese angelica tree 😉
@@radieschen1965 Thank you!
The colour combination with the plant and sculpture is pleasing.
Placing sculptures is just kind of a fung shui intuitive thing. You just know it's right when you see it; it somehow feels "balanced".....even if it needs to be moved over just an inch. Hence, one of our women's ways of driving men a bit mad.
(Guys: we really don't mean to 😊).
I agree!
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Not a real fan of garden art, there is enough human stuff everywhere, for me the garden itself is a refuge away from all that stuff. That said I am an artist and do have a very organic ceramic piece from a friend,it was a gift, from the artist,and is now a sentimental reminder.
Total paradox of a statement
Who came up with the mirrored thin shape pyramids.. they are hazard in that garden
Imagine all the birds hitting the mirrors because of the reflection it's giving off.. I hope they take them out of the garden immediately...
@@deniecedonnafield5264 Totally agree 👍
Must be careful with interesting metal structures in areas where yellow-jackets make their nests. These aggressive and territorial wasps will take every opportunity to turn your work of art into a fortified bunker. And, come back every summer and take over like a motorcycle gang.
Goodness, that's interesting!
Uh oh! That would be so disappointing!
4:42 sorry but the pear completely disap-pears 😁 in the background. Imo completely in the wrong place.
You're right, we had to move it there for a practical filming reason but it does rather disappear there, although I rather liked the subtle effect. Anyway it went back to a more prominent position straight after filming