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Sculpture in the Garden

Images from the North Carolina Botanical Garden.

That last one's for Amy.

Posted by Susan Harris on October 18, 2009 at 05:32 AM in But is it Art? | Permalink

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This is a welcome and refreshing blog entry.
In my minds eye I see the making of a garden an aesthetic art form whether there is sculpture placed in it or not.
Sure vegetable gardens are important and can feed a family but art feeds the soul and I for one could use a lot more sumptuous servings of inspirational alfresco vignettes that nourishes our essence of being than the old tired debate about ripping out your lawn in order to plant vegetables.

Posted by: Michelle D. | October 18, 2009 at 01:39 PM

The last photo was a big screw up. Unbalanced heavy metal.

Posted by: Old Kim | October 18, 2009 at 08:16 PM

Inspiring sampler. Thanks!

Posted by: Helen at Toronto Gardens | October 19, 2009 at 06:54 AM

Susan -
MADLY in love with the awesome sculptures. Great story!

Shawna

Posted by: Shawna Coronado | October 19, 2009 at 07:00 AM

Living in the US with grocery stores loaded with every imaginable food source available does make art more fun - and having a lifestyle that allows fun allows one to be concerned with art and soul. But never call it a tired debate when it comes to feeding the less fortunate. It should not be debated at all - when push comes to shove - I'd rather be the veggie farmer than the artistic gardener. I'd rather feed someone's body so they can have strength to feed their soul. I do love the artistic - I really do - but vegetable growing is my highest calling.

Posted by: Donna the Dragon Lady | October 19, 2009 at 02:08 PM

At Lewis Ginter, we love Sculpture in the Garden too! That is why in 2010 we are bringing glass sculpture from Hans Godo Frabel to the Garden. Curious? Check out some of his work here: http://lewisginter.org/blog/2009/09/04/glass-sculpture-exhibit-by-world-renown-artist-coming-in-2010/

Posted by: Jonah Holland | October 20, 2009 at 06:46 AM

Check out my newsletter on a sculpture show in central Mass., and thoughts on how to place garden sculpture.
http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001hKHmuNj9Yg2FWtPb3tv9Lw%3D%3D

Posted by: Ken Druse | October 21, 2009 at 07:41 AM

Is'nt garden sculpture great! Nice post

Posted by: Sunny | February 03, 2010 at 01:33 AM

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