9/22/2012 - 5/26/2013
Garden Grounds
Drawing inspiration from the Garden's natural landscape, acclaimed Spanish artist Manolo Valdés brings seven towering sculptures to five distinctive sites in a captivating showcase of the relationship between art and nature.
About Manolo Valdés Monumental Sculpture
Manolo Valdés has created new monumental sculptures that respond directly to the Garden's celebrated plant collections. Examples include Fiore, a 17-foot-high bronze and steel work inspired by oak and maple trees; Butterflies, a 50-foot-wide aluminum piece; and Ivy, a 15-foot-tall aluminum structure reminiscent of palm leaves.
About the Artist
Manolo Valdés is a master in the disciplines of drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking, influenced heavily by his Spanish artistic heritage. His works can be seen in numerous public and private collections around the world.
Sculptures sponsored by Marlborough
Additional support provided by Andrew and Linda Safran
Audio Tours sponsored by Bloomberg
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