Thanks to Marius for sharing details of this event taking place over the weekend.
Five artists respond to the Rookley Manor garden: Ella Clocksin, Christopher Jenkins, Holly Maslen, Lisa Traxler, Marius von Brasch
Four contemporary artists were invited by Marius von Brasch to simply respond to the life of this particular garden’s plants, structure, colours, seasons, and unique atmosphere – in whatever media they chose.
The exhibition contains small to medium scale drawings and paintings in oils, acrylics, watercolour and mixed media. All works are for sale.
Five interpretations
The show’s title is a line from Vita Sackville West’s poem The Garden, as Vita is still very much admired by this garden’s main force, Michael Eastwood. This garden offers a wealth of subtlety and detail, with a balance between the unpredictable and artificial order.
The artists have observed very different aspects and layers, magnifying otherwise inconspicuous details and revealing new associations for the viewer.
NGS open gardens
As it is connected to the NGS opening of the garden for charity, admission is £3.50; children enter for free.
Home-made teas on offer. Disabled access for studio yes (but gravel path leading to it), garden only partial.
The exhibition takes place on 6-7 June, open both days 11am – 4pm.
Marius von Brasch Studio @ Rookley Manor, Niton Road, Rookley PO38 3NR. Directions: From Rookley take Niton Road in the direction of Chale. Event 100 yards on right; studio is located in the garden. Easy parking on Niton Road
Image: © Marius von Brasch
