At the weekend I went to Kew Gardens to see the David Nash exhibition - http://www.kew.org/visit-kew-gardens/whats-on/david-nash/index.htm.
I knew little about Nash before I went. I had heard a review of the exhibition on the radio (probably on Front Row but I am not sure - may have been The Strand) and it sounded my kind of thing - a sculptor, using natural materials, interested in the relationship between man and nature. And we have to do an exhibition report!
I am now a complete fan. His work is large scale, using huge pieces of wood on the whole, that are taken from fallen or felled trees. Many have been charred, I have to find out how. This leaves them with an almost velvet texture but also emphasises the grain of the wood. The black objects have a different impact. They almost suck you in. I was reminded of the black obalisk in "2001"! Probably a very flippent reference but one that resonates with me.
I would really recommend this to anyone. Even if you do not like the work, Kew Gardens are lovely!
Jo
Hi Jo,
ReplyDeleteI climbed David Nash's staircase at Yorkshire Sculpture Park earlier this year - beautiful setting.http://www.ysp.co.uk/media/images/exhibitions/gallery/259_list.jpg?634878314752998750
Think there is also a piece by him at this local garden, which is beautiful in Spring (if not him, it's very similar)
http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?id=19432