Doddington Hall visit - Sculpture (part two)

For the second instalment of sculptures which caught my eye at Doddington Hall, let's start with this chilled out polar bear called 'Adrift' by Jonathan Loxley.  I particularly liked the contrast of the smooth finished marble of the bear and the rougher ice floe, which reminded me of some of Rodin's sculptures.

I would have happily taken this piece home, 'Pink and White circles' by Ellie Drake-Lee, as I do like a circle and this would look wonderful with alliums, or phloxes, as it was placed here. 

This leaf was another of my favourites 'Fall into Autumn' by Paul Burton.  I think this would fit well in most gardens. 

'Singing Lily Water sculpture' by Ian Gill gave a wonderful gentle sound as we walked round the more formal garden area.  

Another of my favourites was 'Earthlight Moon-Gazing Hare' , by Paul Burton because it featured a hare and circles.  I was really tempted by this one!

The colour of 'The Dream Keeper' by Jeremy Moulsdale caught my eye.

No-one could miss these orange glass 'flowers', but actually called 'Colour Catchers' by Neil Wilkin, which reminded me of Dale Chihuly's work.  They looked really impressive grouped together...

...but this smaller sculpture called 'Promise'  intrigued me more with the reflections.

I also liked the 'Lotus' water feature by Ian Gill which reminded me of the Magnolia fountain at Trewithen in Cornwall.  

'Wren celebration 2024' by Joel Walker also caught my eye.  Another one I would have happily taken home, but probably would have put inside the house, not in the garden.

Joel Walker's 'Swift Party' looked perfectly at home...

...'Swallow Bright - Birdbath' also by Joel Walker, was another sculpture that I would have happily taken home. 

'Come to Herald the Sun-time - House Martin Sundial', again by Joel Walker, looked very much at home. 

'Circle of Life' by Shaun Gagg appealed to me - circles and spheres.  

Finally, 'Slinky Fox' by John Cox, which looked very natural and was slinking towards the woodland area.  There were also four dog sculptures by Tanya Russell placed around the orchard and one, 'Running Working Spaniel', made me smile with the sheer joy it showed as it was bounding along.  Unfortunately, I didn't take a photo of it although I thought I had done!  However, you can see it on her website here.  

There was a lot to take in and to enjoy.  There was also a very good selection of art works to appeal to everyone. Creativity in all its forms needs to be celebrated and this was a wonderful way to do that.