Longleat
Tales of The Garden Exhibit - Giant tools
Plinths decreasing in height and the change of colour gradient within these sculptures represent a timeline of tools used within the gardening landscape here at Longleat. Older, sepia tones represent a nod to the archival images referenced in our research. These gradually move towards more vibrant blues and lifelike tones, as if the objects are emerging out of old photographs. Each sculpture is displayed on its own plinth mirroring that of a museum display, to preserve and celebrate each object and its purpose, in place and time.17th CENTURY TURFING IRON Materials-Wood, Jesmonite, Steel With thanks- RD Engineering- Metal work Mark Matcham- Carpenter
18th CENTURY THEODOLITE Materials- Jesmonite,3D Print, Wood With Thanks- Mule Studio 3D Print Mark Matcham- Carpenter Peter Stringer-Woodwork
19th CENTURY WHEELBARROW AND RANGING ROD Materials-Jesmonite, Wood With Thanks- Mark Matcham- Carpenter
20th CENTURY LANDSCAPING RAKE Materials-Jesmonite, Wood, Steel With Thanks- RD Enineering- Metal Work Mark Matcham-Carpenter A bit about the tales of the garden exhibition.. A few extra beautiful shots by Dave Watts, metal work by RD Engineering
