Arley Hall and Gardens Sculpture Garden 2016

I have been invited back to Arley Hall and Gardens and this year wanted to really celebrate the Grove. This piece has been made with locally sourced Walnut wood that I worked with over a few days. Inspiration for this piece has come from the smooth curves and flow found in the shapes of leaves in the Grove. The wood and I had a very good conversation and the final sculpture is far removed from the initial sketches and I really wanted to make the most of the beautiful grains and rings found inside the wood.