Sculpture at The Sherborne
This is the first sculpture exhibition in the newly landscaped garden of The Sherborne.
It is a real treat to showcase the work of talented South West-based sculptors as part of this important new cultural venue in Dorset.
Sculpture at The Sherborne features work from sculptors Ben Russell, Elaine Wilson, Ian Middleton, Isla Chaney and Rebecca Newnham.
Gallery
The Gardens Group
“A big part of the transformation was the outdoor space, and we are delighted to have been part of such an exciting and positive project in Sherborne.
The garden was designed by Angela Morley, a wildlife-friendly garden designer, and Castle Gardens advised, supplied and planted the plants once it had been prepared by Tom Carter and his team. As soil is such an essential base for plants to establish and thrive, we began by adding a soil conditioner. Rootgrow, a naturally occurring mycorrhizal fungi to aid establishment and support continued soil and plant health, was also added to ensure the plants were given the best start. We then used Bloomin Amazing for mulch, a no-dig and peat-free soil enricher and weed inhibitor, which is a by-product of renewable energy production in Poundbury.
All the plants will be watered with harvested rainwater, which is not only better for plants as there are no chemicals added to the water but also prevents the water from building up in our fields, roads and rivers. The Sherborne has installed an impressive system, where the rain is collected from the buildings’ roofs and stored in tanks that feed into a network of pipes, which then run through the borders and keep the plants gently watered through seephoses.
We hope the community gets as much joy from The Sherborne as we did working on the project. We look forward to seeing how it enriches the local area as a landmark for the arts.”
Mike Burks, The Gardens Group.
Jenny Pickford
Jenny Pickford is an award-winning contemporary artist blacksmith who designs and makes unique sculptures, water features, and architectural ironwork from her forge in rural Herefordshire. Michael and Sally Cannon were particularly fond of her work and have several sculptures around the gardens and grounds of their home.
Her collection – including ‘Agapanthus’ and ‘Bluebell’ – for The Sherborne, commissioned by The Sherborne House Trust, will be the biggest collection of her sculptures in a public place in the UK.