The Sculpture for Mynydd Mawr, Tumble, is in the early drying stage, wrapped in plastic. Once I’m sure the upper sections are firm enough (including the internal supports) I’ll get my Assistants in and we will cut the sections and lift them onto memory-foam for a long , slow, dry.
This is a lovely stage; the clay is still full of water and it holds the light beautifully. I have been over the whole piece with a fine modelling tools.
Photographs by Stephen Foote.
A Sculpture will transform any Garden, huge or pocket-sized, elaborate or austere. It will need to be made of beautiful, quality materials that have a radiance complimentary to your gorgeous plants. A piece needs to be frost-proof and easily cleaned. No material is as durable or as low maintenance as high-fired Clay.
I make simple , movable plinths with old bricks and attractive stone paving tiles. Dig a hole and put in some bricks to make a foundation if the Sculpture is tall or very heavy, then build a hollow plinth with a small doorway that can double as a safe, cosy home for wild-life. If security is an issue or the piece is tall and vulnerable to high winds sink a stake into the ground, build the plinth around this and have the stake go into the Sculpture- many of my Sculptures are hollow and you can set them securely with cement if needs be.
My garden is 8 years old and is now really coming into it’s own. 
The River, commission.
Wyvern II, 70cm H x 52cm W. £1100. (sold)
Up is Down XV, £300 (sold)
Harbinger I, £600. (sold)
Up is Down XVI, 26cm H x 56cm L, £300.
Up is Down II, 42cm H x 90cm L, £950.
Half a Century III, 40cm H, £150.(sold)
River Harbinger, at Wyndcliffe Court Sculpture Garden, 125cm H, £950 (sold)
The River III, 80cm H, £500 Sold
The Edge III, 57cm H, £600, (sold).
Callipygous, 41cm H x 73cm L, £600. (sold)
In the winter sculptures give the garden focal points and structure while the plants rest.
Up is Down IV, 44cm H x 58cm L, £2400 (sold)
Up is Down II, 80cm L, £300
Harbinger I, £600. (sold)
Osprey Studios Garden backs right onto the wonderful country-side of the Brecon Beacons National Park
Sculptures will define each area of your garden. This patio at the end of the garden is a calm, reflective place with dappled shade in the summer and warm sun in spring and autumn. In the winter the sculpture stands out and is eye catching from the house.
Up is Down II, 41cm H x 80cm L, £300.
Musings, 21cm H, £150. (sold)
Musings, 20cm H, £150.(sold)
The Edge XI, 77cm L x 49cm H, £300
The Edge I , 52cm H, £730.(sold)
The Edge XII, 71.5cm L x 46.5cm H x 40cm D. £1400 (sold)
The Edge XI, 77cm L x 49cm H x 40cm D. £300
Henry Moore said that a sculpture was not complete until it was in the place it’s owner chose for it. It is wonderful to see my pieces transformed by new settings; it is the best part of delivering work to Exhibitions.
Wyndcliffe Court is a truly lovely place. You follow a narrow winding road past old-fashioned meadows and woodland to reach the beautiful house.
Wyndcliffe Court has extensive, mature Topiary.
Wyndcliffe Court Gardens are Grade II listed and designed in the Arts and Crafts style. Situated along the Wye Valley between Chepstow and Tintern, they are beautiful formal gardens with views to the south and east. Open every weekend, they are showcasing contemporary sculptures by local and well-known British artists. Open from 2nd May – 28th September 2014 three sculpture shows will run consecutively, each collection featuring hundreds of sculptures to suit all tastes in a wide variety of mediums, sizes and styles situated throughout the garden and offering the opportunity to view and purchase beautiful sculpture with an outstanding backdrop.
The Gardens are full of unusual, breath-taking, mature plants.
The couple running this new venture are both Artists themselves. They are wonderfully down to earth and very knowledgable about Contemporary Art. They charge a modest Commission and are very supportive to their Artists so prices there are extremely competitive. There is a wide range of styles and materials on show across the enchanting Gardens. There is a delightful Shop and the most perfect Terrace Tea-shop. Their Website is very helpful.
Standing Form, 110cm H, £650
Standing Form, 110cm H, £650
Callipygous, 41cm H x 73cm L, £600.
Serenity, 53cm H, £625
River Harbinger, 125cm H, £950
River Harbinger, 125cm H, £950
Up Is Down X, 52cm W, £550
Up is Down IX, 57cm W, £550
Henry Moore said that a sculpture was not complete until it was in the place it’s owner chose for it. It is wonderful to see my pieces transformed by new settings; it is the best part of delivering work to Exhibitions.
Wyndcliffe Court is a truly lovely place. You follow a narrow winding road past old-fashioned meadows and woodland to reach the beautiful house.
Wyndcliffe Court has extensive, mature Topiary.
Wyndcliffe Court Gardens are Grade II listed and designed in the Arts and Crafts style. Situated along the Wye Valley between Chepstow and Tintern, they are beautiful formal gardens with views to the south and east. Open every weekend, they are showcasing contemporary sculptures by local and well-known British artists. Open from 2nd May – 28th September 2014 three sculpture shows will run consecutively, each collection featuring hundreds of sculptures to suit all tastes in a wide variety of mediums, sizes and styles situated throughout the garden and offering the opportunity to view and purchase beautiful sculpture with an outstanding backdrop.
The Gardens are full of unusual, breath-taking, mature plants.
The couple running this new venture are both Artists themselves. They are wonderfully down to earth and very knowledgable about Contemporary Art. They charge a modest Commission and are very supportive to their Artists so prices there are extremely competitive. There is a wide range of styles and materials on show across the enchanting Gardens. There is a delightful Shop and the most perfect Terrace Tea-shop. Their Website is very helpful.
Standing Form, 110cm H, £650
Standing Form, 110cm H, £650
Callipygous, 41cm H x 73cm L, £600.
Serenity, 53cm H, £625
River Harbinger, 125cm H, £950
River Harbinger, 125cm H, £950
Up Is Down X, 52cm W, £550
Up is Down IX, 57cm W, £550
Rebecca Buck 