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One of the best ways to work out what type of sculpture you might want in your garden is to visit one of the outdoor sculpture exhibitions around Auckland. There are the permanent spots like Brick Bay and Sculptureum and then there are the annual events like Sculpture on the Gulf, Sculpture on the Shore, and Sculpture in the Gardens. Visiting one of the exhibitions will give you the chance to move around the sculpture and get a real sense of scale, colour, shape, and texture and imagine how a piece might elevate your outdoor space. It can also help you narrow down your choices and see what appeals.
There are endless options in sculpture: crazy abstract and brightly coloured, figurative in a traditional style or with a contemporary twist, geometric minimalist, or forms that are taken from nature. You could be drawn to painted finishes or natural materials. Steel, stone, bronze, fiberglass, wood, or ceramic are just some of the materials to consider. As well as how to care for them and what size and positioning will work best in your space. Below we’ve highlighted just a few local artists - there’s something for all tastes and budgets out there.
If you’re stuck or uncertain, that’s where some art expertise can come in handy, and Come Rain or Shine also offers art services from Design Director (and artist) Sasha Reid.
You can find out more about Art Services from consultation to buying on your behalf here.
Find out more about Sasha's art practice at www.sashareidsculpture.com
- Sculpture and gardens are like champagne and oysters. They are magic together. Here's one of a series of examples: artist Chris Booth. chrisbooth.co.nz
- While blooms come and go, the sculpture is a point of constancy in your garden for everyday enjoyment. Here's a work from Chris Moore. www.chrismoore.nz
- There's a sculpture for every taste and budget. Hannah Kidd has a fresh take on the familiar with her wry style. www.hannahkidd.co.nz
- What sort of material catches your eye when you see Sculpture? Painted finishes or natural materials? Steel, stone, bronze, fiberglass, wood, or ceramic are just some of the materials to consider. Virginia King can make metal seem fluid. www.virginiakingsculptor.com
- The best way to get a feel for what will work in your garden is to visit a local exhibition. Here are just a few and Sculpture on the Gulf is on now on the stunning Waiheke:
A previous year's work at Sculpture on the Gulf from Phil Price.
www.instagram.com/philpricesculpture
- When looking for sculpture for your space, if you like more figurative sculptural style, there are artists like Paul Dibble to look into. www.gowlangsfordgallery.co.nz/artists/paul-dibble
- Perhaps you love a light touch of humour and playfulness in your art -like Simon Lewis Wards. www.simonlewiswards.shop/pages/about
- You can have figurative works with a twist - like the wonderful work of Francis Upritchard. www.katemacgarry.com/artists/52-francis-upritchard
- Our design Director Sasha Reid's work in sculpture means he's perfectly placed to help you with your art selection. Check out our Art Services to complement your garden design:
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