Individualise the Garden With Art

Usually, you only see works of art in museums, galleries, or indoors, but art can be remarkably fascinating in a garden. Whether abstract or figurative - sculptures, statues or artistic fountains are always a surprising eye-catcher and transform your garden into a small open-air museum. Under the open sky and surrounded by trees, shrubs, and flower blossoms, the works of art can unfold an incredibly special pictorial impression that invites you to stroll and linger. Moreover, their appearance can always change a little depending on the light and weather conditions such as snow, rain or sunshine.

Sculptures Turn the Garden into an Open-Air Gallery

Sculptures can be considered one of the all-time classics in the design of parks and gardens. Art in the garden has been extremely popular since the Renaissance and Baroque epochs when statues and sculptures lined the paths of green spaces. But even your garden can be personalised with sculptures or statues and turned into a small open-air museum. A classical statue such as "Aphrodite of Syracuse" is reminiscent of ancient gardens. The statues and busts of Buddha, which radiate calm and serenity, are especially popular today. Moreover, sculptures featuring animal motifs such as frogs, birds, turtles or dogs are particularly suitable for the design of green spaces. In addition to traditional figurative objects, modern sculptures designed for the garden have a unique appeal. Especially, works without representational designs can offer a remarkably interesting contrast to flowers and trees. In addition, abstract art made of metal can be given a very individual touch by rust or patina. Therefore, it is definitely worth giving modern art in your garden a try. Many renowned designers and artists have discovered works of art for the garden and specifically design objects that are suitable for outdoor use. For example, Paul Wunderlich, Horst Antes, Erwin A. Schinzel and Kurt Arentz, among others, have created unique pieces that lend a garden ambience real exclusivity.

Waterworks Create a Fresh Ambience in the Garden

Not only sculptures but also waterworks, such as fountains, waterspouts, small waterfalls or ponds, can give a garden a unique flair. The water splashing is very calming and turns the garden into a natural feel-good oasis. For centuries, water features have always been designed as works of art, for example, as fountains on which small figures or even large statues stand. The small gargoyles, for their part, are available as various animal motifs, such as ducks, frogs, cranes, fish, turtles or hares. However, abstract art objects can also be combined very attractively with waterworks.

Stone, Metal or Cast: Many Materials Are Suitable for Open-Air Art

Not every artwork can be placed outdoors. For this reason, you should always make sure that the material of the garden artwork is weather-resistant. Rain, UV radiation, heat, cold, wind or hail can take their toll on a work of art, especially if it stands outside for a long time. However, today there are many materials used for sculptures and garden accessories that can withstand the environmental conditions and stand in the garden for years - with some care, if necessary. These materials include, for example, bronze, stone, concrete, artificial marble, ceramic, iron or steel.

In addition to weather resistance, the visual appearance of the material of the sculptures and objects is also important. For example, art made of wood fits very well into the ambience of trees and shrubs, even if the wood must be regularly maintained with glazes or oils. Garden art made of metal such as bronze, iron or steel offers an interesting contrast to the plants. Particular eye-catchers are objects made of stainless steel, which stand out against the green of the plants and the colourful flowers with their shiny surface. In addition, the metal surfaces change due to the influence of the weather. For example, bronze develops a desired greenish patina over the years, and works of art made of untreated iron acquire the characteristic reddish-brown rust. On the other hand, sculptures with a light surface, for example, made of stone, marble, concrete or synthetic materials, have a very classic appearance, almost like their models from antiquity. Even if these objects grow moss and lichen over time, they integrate naturally into the garden environment.