CHOOSING AND USING STATUES AND SCULPTURES FOR YOUR GARDEN
Garden statues, sculptures and ornaments fit well into most gardens. These are often the things which put the finishing touches to a garden. They can be set simply amongst shrubbery, partly obscured from view, or made a more obvious feature and placed on columns, piers and pedestals at various points in the garden such as in grottos, alcoves or at the end of a path or the centre of a pond.
Using Statuary
Statuary can be used subtly or in a formal setting. To make these features more eye-catching consider the following:
- Surrounding with plants will enhance the feature and not compete. This may mean using plain evergreens or a single flower color around the statue.
- Limit the number of ornaments in an area. If you have several pieces that you want to use, make sure they are visually separate.
- Make sure the ornament enhances and blends with the garden.
- Formal pieces are best in a formal setting
- Cute pieces such as animals are better in an informal or country style garden.
Garden and Statue Styles
The style of a garden must first be determined before considering the use of statues and sculpture.
Ask yourself:
- What is the style of my garden?
- Where are the best focal and view places in my garden?
- Why do I feel a statue or sculpture is wanted?
If your garden is of traditional style (ie with strong geometrical shapes, obvious elements of balance and structure and well maintained hedges and plants) then you may benefit from items that are also traditional.
For example, statues of Greek gods, prominent water fountains, etc.
If you garden has a bush-like setting with predominantly natural vegetation, then items that are rustic and earthy may be more appropriate.
Placing a statue of David in a native bush garden would not be advisable.
If your house and garden are very modern and recently constructed, it would most probably exhibit clean crisp lines and strong geometrical forms and fencing. In this situation a modern sculpture may be most suitable.
So, to give your garden that finishing touch, have a look at some eye catching statues or sculptures. Pick a material suitable to the climate, and an item that fits the style of your garden.
After you’ve picked the perfect position for your new acquisition, the only thing left to do is to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor. |
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