David Nash is one of the United Kingdom's most prolific
sculptors, known for his work with wood, trees, and the natural
environment. In a career spanning forty years, he has created more
than two thousand sculptures out of wood, many of them monumental
in scale. These sculptures are carved using a chainsaw or axe, or
sometimes partially burned to produce a charred surface. Through
his work, Nash has gained a deep understanding of the properties of
trees and has come to see the artistic process as
collaborative--drawing from the material and the natural world as
well as from the artist himself."David Nash at Kew Gardens" will be
published to commemorate the major exhibition "David Nash - A
Natural Gallery," opening in June 2012 and running through April
2013, for which the artist will produce and exhibit his sculptures,
installations, drawings, and film throughout Kew's remarkable
botanical gardens and green spaces, glasshouses, and galleries.
Beginning in April 2012, Nash will be in residence at Kew creating
new pieces for the exhibition using trees that have come to the end
of their natural life. Beautifully illustrated, this book catalogs
the exhibition's outdoor and indoor sculptures and includes a map
detailing where they can be found throughout the grounds. An
opening essay provides additional background and context. "David
Nash at Kew Gardens" will offer unique insight into this
accomplished artist's work and life and encourage readers to engage
with the sculptures and their relation to nature as well as the
beautiful setting of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
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