Working with outside artworks has taught us many things over the years. One lesson being that you can’t ever predict how nature might impact the art. We recently had to move Gary Breeze's memorial for our expert gardener, Esme Bradburne. The bark on the original ash tree where it was placed, was growing into [...]
Sama, in stainless steel, by Pete Moorhouse will be showing at Fresh Air Sculpture 2019. Pete's working practice concentrates on sculpture, installation and public art. He is interested in the human condition and explores the boundaries between science, religion, art and the natural world. He explores spirituality, inter-faith dialogue and pluralism. Analogies and metaphors [...]
We're thrilled to have Peter Lanyon creating a bench specifically for Fresh Air Sculpture 2019 and can’t wait to see what he creates. Peter’s work is a reflection of his love and deep understanding of his chosen material - wood. He says, ‘there is something immediate about cleaving and shaving wood which connects to [...]
Iain Cotton is a letter carver. His hand carved ‘Message in a Bottle’ was made for an exhibition at the Chelsea Physic Garden in 2018 called Elixir of Letters, exploring the connections between plants and drinks. The show was a collaborative venture between CPG and the Lettering Arts Trust. Message in a Bottle is made [...]
Emily Kriste Wilcox’s beautiful ceramics will be part of the 'From Where I’m Standing' selling exhibition at The Pool House Gallery during Fresh Air Sculpture 2019. Emily says… 'Many of these slab-built ceramic vessels hold a painterly expression that can often be attributed to the landscape. The new oblong shapes that are developing compliment [...]
I've already sung the praises of the Pool House Pop-Up Gallery and Shop at Fresh Air this year, but Miranda brought to my attention a rather special piece being showcased there. Simon Ryder, who originally trained as a zoologist before turning to the world of art, incorporates a wide range of technologies in his exploration [...]
A few days in and we've not had the best weather. Arriving this morning the dogs obviously thought we were in for another chilly, grey day as they snuggled up by the AGA ( don't they look cute!) However before long the above scene was transformed into the one below ... swapping the warm AGA [...]
First some more photos of the opening lunch and private viewing evening, the following photos are by Bryce Knox. First weekday into the opening of the show was a little more relaxing than the weekend, and allowed for more 'inbetween' jobs. However there was still a steady flow of visitors and lots of children from [...]
Unfortunately we are skipping to Day 8 seeing as a nasty cough kept me away from the show throughout Day 6 & 7. However it's been as busy as ever and it was nice to return to see some new pieces up! The gardens have enjoyed a slight watering from the ominous British clouds, but [...]
My walk to Fresh Air each morning also means a walk by the neighbours ... here are perhaps the cutest of the neighbours ... They are totally oblivious, of course, to what's happening over the river. Perhaps they will notice the stag that Dorcas Casey installed today ? (Photos to follow next week as I [...]
