Enjoy Inspiring Art at RHS Garden Wisley
This autumn the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden Wisley offers visitors a great opportunity to see a wide range of inspiring art including photography, sculpture, painting and other media at the garden's Season of Art. Art works are set against the magnificent garden backdrop, or displayed in the Glasshouse under cover, giving visitors something to view whatever the weather.
Exhibitions forming the Season of Art include:
Chrysanthemums Botanical Art in the RHS Lindley Library, Wisley
Saturday 4 - Friday 31 October 2014
A display of a selection of woodblock prints by artist Keikwa Hasegawa created during the chrysanthemum craze of the 1890s. Each work is digitally reproduced from the volume A Hundred Chrysanthemums (Kyoto, 1891).
International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Saturday 4 October 2014 - Sunday 4 January 2015
A selection of striking, prizewinning images from the 7th year of this prestigious competition, together with the best images from the 2013 RHS Photographic Competition.
Art of Nature Exhibition
Tuesday 7 - Friday 10 October 2014 **
A celebration of works created by adults with learning and/or physical disabilities who live locally to the garden. This exhibition is a result of a partnership between the Education Team at RHS Garden Wisley and AboutUs from Surrey Choices Ltd. Members of the group participated in practical workshops creating art, inspired by the nature in the garden, which will be displayed at Wisley in the Glasshouse Gallery. The project included creating easy-read materials - including Wisley picture bingo games; sensory workshops on subjects including seed planting and potting up; training in vegetable growing, and gardening for people with dementia.
Anna Mason Painting Exhibition
Tuesday 14 October - Sunday 2 November 2014
Contemporary art in the Glasshouse, with fruit paintings that look good enough to eat. Anna is a UK-based botanical artist and former RHS Chelsea Flower Show medal winner known for her vibrant watercolour paintings.
Royal Watercolour Society Exhibition
Wednesday 19 - Sunday 30 November 2014
A display of paintings by Royal Watercolour Society members celebrating gardens and gardening, in recognition of the Royal Watercolour Society's 210th anniversary.
Henry Moore's King and Queen at Wisley.
Due to popular demand from RHS members King and Queen, an original sculpture cast in bronze by Henry Moore in 1953, will remain this winter in the gardens overlooking the Canal in front of the Laboratory.
** Please note: the Art of Nature Exhibition is closed to the public on Wednesday 8 October, 10.30am - 12.30pm for a private event.