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Mythic Garden Sculpture Exhibition Chagford in Devon May to October 2013
Stone
Lane Gardens is home to the Mythic Garden Sculpture Exhibition, which
runs from May 6-October 6 2012. The exhibition celebrates its 20th
anniversary, and the theme for this year is 'Birds'. Around a hundred
sculptures are placed around the spectacular 5 acre woodland and water
garden, a place that enchants and inspires in every season, renowned for
National Collections of Birch and Alder trees. The garden is threaded
with pools and streams, while gleaming tree bark in a myriad of shades
is enhanced and complemented by a varied tapestry of shade-loving
plants. A delight to visit at any time of year.
Winner of BBC
Gardeners’ World magazine ‘Gardens to Visit’ in the South West, 2010 and
described as “One of the most inspiring National Collections in the
country” by The Daily Telegraph
Garden open daily, seven days a
week throughout the year. £5 adult, £2.50 child, family £13. (under-5
free). Annual membership available.
For more information see our website: www.stonelanegardens.com
Stone Lane Gardens, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8JU. Tel 01647 231311. Email: admin@stonelanegardens.com
Art in the Arboretum
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lovely woodland garden on the edge of Dartmoor is host to the annual
Mythic Garden Sculpture Exhibition. Stone Lane Gardens near Chagford
provides the enchanting setting for this year's event, which opened this
week. The 18th summer exhibition displays work by artists new to the
Mythic Garden among sculptures by artists who have been contributing
over several years.
The resulting collection is full of variety
and differing use of media. Stately stone carving and light-hearted
scrap material occupy appropriate sites in the garden. Vengeful angels
and serene ceramics are reflected in the pools. Mirrored mullions image
walkers in the shady pathways – dragons soar dramatically or decorate a
folding screen. Shining steel creates changing patterns on sun-lit days
and a stunningly elaborate wood carving amazes visitors by the front
door of the farmhouse. Birds, domestic and wild are featured in metal –
ceramic masks portray tree spirits – steel and wire are used with
delicacy to represent feathers, leaf forms , seed heads and grasses.
Meanwhile the garden and trees provide shifting and sparkling light and a spirit of discovery among their shadows.
Stone
Lane Gardens is open from 2-6pm, seven days a week throughout the year.
The Mythic Garden Sculpture Exhibition runs until 3rd October.
Admission £4.50 adults £2.50 children/students.
For more information see the website www.stonelanegardens.com or telephone 01647 231311
Stone Lane Gardens,
Stone Farm,
Chagford,
Devon.
TQ13 8JU
June Ashburner (co-owner) for Mythic Garden / Sculpture enquiries
For Website CLICK HERE
Also http://stonelanegardens.com/sculpture/
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