How to place a sculpture in the garden

In the beautiful spring sunshine I’ve been quietly concentrating on carving a small Rabbit sculpture.  The Rabbit is caught mid-groom – body folded in on itself.

She is not posing, or performing, she’s just being.  Utterly at ease in her own world.

Even in stone her shape suggests warmth and softness.  You can feel her fur in the curve of the back, the gentle weight of her body resting.  A piece that holds silence and softness both.

Placing the sculpture in the garden

Rabbit wants calm.  She doesn’t need to be the centre-piece – she needs to feel at home.

Placing her tucked beside a path, as if you just caught sight of her mid groom would be beautiful.  Or in dappled shade under shrubs, near forget-me-nots or violets.

This sculpture loves soft surroundings – and quiet.

She’s there to remind you what stillness feels like.

Small Rabbit garden sculpture – carved in Elswick sandstone

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