David Nash at Kew: A Natural Gallery
David Nash, one of the UK’s most productive sculptors, is exhibiting his work at Kew Gardens. The exhibition includes sculptures, installations, drawings and film in place throughout the Gardens, glasshouses and exhibition spaces.
David Nash at Kew - A Natural Gallery
Last chance to see! Exhibition closes on Sunday 14 April 2013
David Nash, one of the UK’s most productive sculptors, is exhibiting his work at Kew Gardens. The exhibition includes sculptures, installations, drawings and film in place throughout the Gardens, glasshouses and exhibition spaces.
From April to September 2012, Nash worked at Kew on a ‘wood quarry’, creating new pieces for the exhibition using trees from the Gardens that had come to the end of their natural life.
These new works are on display in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art, the Wood Quarry as well as a stunning piece in the Nash Conservatory.
- Tickets to the Gardens and the exhibition - adults £14.50, concessions £12.50, children 16 and under FREE
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Exhibition supported by Xstrata
An evolving exhibition
Come and see David Nash at Kew: A Natural Gallery, an evolving exhibition from a celebrated British artist.
In a career spanning 40 years, David Nash has carved sculptures from wood, many of them monumental in scale. After carving, some pieces are then partially burned to produce a charred surface. His main tools are a chainsaw and an axe to carve the wood, and then fire to char it. Through his work, Nash has gained a deep understanding of the properties of trees.
Nash’s sculpture invites you to reflect on your relationship with nature in the majestic surroundings of Kew Gardens. Download a family trail of David Nash's sculptures (pdf)
* More about the works on display
David Nash products and gifts
Capture a lasting memory of your visit to the exhibition with one of our exclusive products.
Each item in our very special collection reflects the spirit and ethos of David Nash, including beautiful homeware, stationary and a range of inspiring book titles. You can browse and purchase items now from the collection online, or visit us in person at our Victoria Plaza retail outlet.
For those wishing to take home a piece of David Nash artwork; be sure to visit the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art during your visit. On display are a number of limited edition prints which are available for you to purchase and enjoy at home. These exclusive items can only be purchased in this gallery so ensure you make time to visit.
If you’re interested in owning one of David Nash’s sculptures that you enjoyed in the Garden’s, please contact Lisa Woodward (Head of Retail, Kew Gardens) who will be happy to assist you on an individual basis.
You can also purchase one of Nash's limited edition prints from Kew's online shop.
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New works
Ladle and Spoon
Ladle and Spoon is one of Nash's works made in the Wood Quarry that was located at Kew Gardens.
Seal
This creature-like sculpture has been carved from a branch of the oak tree in the Wood Quarry.
Black Sphere
At Kew, Nash has deliberately placed Black Sphere on high ground - to catch our peripheral view, 'like a black full-stop'.
Cairn Column
Cairn Column is carved from Sussex oak and was created for this exhibition at Kew.
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