Making the components for Gaia’s Hair before we arrived at Sarah Eberle’s ‘On the Edge Garden ‘at the Rhs Chelsea flower show .
for charity - Campaign To Protect Rural England , generously sponsored by Project Giving back .
The reel shows the process cutting , bending , tying , wrapping one of 600 plus elements.
There’s something about the act of repetition that I am drawn to …movement, rhythm , patterns , moments of flow state .
@saraheberlelandscape@theoutdoorroom@cpre @@project.giving.back@wood5333@noblestonework@specialisedmetalfabrications@spencercollection
#cpre100 #ontheedge #rhschelsea #artisans #gardenforgoodcauses
The Pine cone greets visitors to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens , as they enter the garden at its most elevated position .
There’s a lot of shadow play when the lights perfect , sadly it was quite overcast yesterday , but thank fully dry .
I love how the sculpture appears to float, as the landscape drops away .
I have made repairs to the pine cone over the last 8 years , however , this is its very first full restoration , including some steelworks .
Listening to the visitors Yesterday as we re- installed the sculpture, there was a genuine sense of joy that the pine cone had returned .
Coincidentally there was a school group visit , year 3 ,I think , they watched as we climbed ladders to assemble the scales to complete its form .
They were literally shouting with excitement about it , it was so effecting , probably more so ,since we have been workshop bound for a couple of months , and have not seen many other humans folk.
Also , marks the first Full family install :
So Thank you to Sara , Izaak , Evie & Red , for generally being ‘up for the adventure’ , their hard work & humour 🙏✨
Thank you Garden Team at #sirharoldhilliergardens ⭐️
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#tomhare #tomharesculpture #sirhilliergarden #sirhilliergardens #willow #sculpture #pines #inthepines #pinecone #pineconesofinstagram #pine
Current Autumnal windows on Duke St , celebrating all things Fungi related at Fortnum & Mason .
Featuring :
Four new pieces ,delivered a couple of weeks ago ,to add to the original three at Piccadilly .
I have a thing for windows , I’m not going to lie about it ..
Thank you Sallie Smith for the Opportunity and these Sharp images .
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#fungi #mushroom #mushrooms #fortnums #fortnumandmason #fortnum #windowdisplay #windows #sculpture #tomhare #willow
Tiny hanging bird feeder, bath & houses .For @michelebrunnberg ‘s ‘Share My Space ‘ Beautiful Borders - @bbcgwfair , made from willow bark , buff & white willows , on a bed of moss 🌳🌱💚
So we flirted with @tearup.fest at the start of the week , for a 24hr weave up, to produce -The Wind Temple 💨🍃
Just in case you weren’t clear which direction the wind is blowing from , the temple should provide those answers , or at least it was delivering this ,and more ,when we left !
Sadly, we can’t stay around to see all the makings unfold , with imminent deadlines clashing ,with what is set to be the highlight of the Basketry year 💫
So lovely to see old friends and new ,during this flurry of activity.
Willowy Folk are just the best types .
Have a blast kids 🌱💚🌱
The @freedomfromtorture Sanctuary Garden , currently at the Rhs Chelsea Flower Show ,supported by @project.giving.back , is soon to be installed at FFT Head quarters in Finsbury Park over the next couple of weeks , where it will become a part of their ongoing therapy programme .
The Garden designed by Emma O’Connell & John Warland , was inspired by working directly with survivors and staff at Freedom from Torture .
There are plants from previous homelands that evoke memories of happier times .
Some of the plants chosen are scared and show resilience and hope .
The willow element flows through the garden , creating soft ,curvaceous lines and movement .
This wraps over the boundary wall and presents a quiet meditative area ,where a willow seat gives opportunity to sit and reflect.
The whole structures dissects into 11 sections and is woven together onsite to be seamless .
It’s been such a privilege for @hare.sara and I ,to work as part of the wider team that’s delivered this, it’s a lot of love💚in a 10m x 10m space.
The Garden was built by @livinglandscapesuk
The Plants lovingly nurtured by @bethchattogardens
Designers :
@emmaoconnellgardendesign & @senselessaob
Beautifully consistent ‘Flanders Red’ Willow grown by @musgrovewillows
Thank you to the Weavers -
Andy Cowling
Pete Zelenczuk
Joe Martin
Michelle Cain
And Special thanks to
@artfabs for helping with the delivery & installation.
Update : on behind the scenes of Willow Elements for the Freedom From Torture , Sanctuary Garden . Heading to Rhs Chelsea Flower Show in one week !🌱
Designed by @emmaoconnellgardendesign & @senselessaob
A lot to do , but on track ! 🌱🌱🌱
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#chelseaflowershow2024 #timefortea
Over the last few months we have been working on the sculptural elements for Freedom From Tortures Sanctuary Garden, at The Chelsea Flower Show , designed by Emma O’Connell & John Warland .
We will be on-site at the royal hospital grounds in just two weeks ! Very excited to see these components back together and Woven into such a gentle and considered space for survivors. Huge Thanks to the Team :
Sara Hare
Pete Zelenczuk
Joe Martin
Michelle Cain
Andrew Cowling
Back in the room it seems:
With some footage I can share,looking back at a younger Tom ,and tales of things to come.. .
The footage was taken in 2009 ,during which, I had installed The SeedWalk at Kew Gardens .
I was introduced to Anthony Saint James (@a.stjames )by Leigh & Sarah @inkymole ,and on a gentle ,autumnal day , a relaxed interview took place ,in my old workspace in the midlands .
I was reminded of this video recently by Anthony , and on the first viewing I felt warmly reunited with that fresh faced younger fellah , that talked of a passion around creativity and Willow.
It’s a really lovely moment for me to look back on ,and I’m very grateful .
Tales of Things to come :
Right now I am working on the sculptural elements for Freedom from Torture’s Sanctuary Garden ,for The Chelsea Flower Show , which provides a therapeutic space for survivors of torture .
The Garden will be relocated at their HQ in Finsbury Park after the show .
So I’ll post about this more over the next couple of weeks, as the deadline is fast approaching.
Lots of Love
Tom
Turns out Instagram is making reels for me ..that’s good because I’m so lazy on here - much sooner be making 🌱
This is an old piece created for @broadgatelondon
Always thought He looked a bit lonely , but during the daytime there was lots of visitors 🌱
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