Moore at Kew

Whilst studying sculpture at Sixth Form Henry Moore became a real inspiration to me from his drawing style right through to his sculpture and philosophies. So to see his works in the open at Kew Gardens was quite a treat.

The forms, scale, texture and colour of the work can not be truly experienced until you are stood next to it. Sculpture is about the three dimensional environment the ability not only to see a piece but to place your hand upon is what separates this subject from other branches of arts.

The space in which an object is placed also radically alters our perception of it. I feel that Moore's work sits much better in the landscape because of its earthly qualities so I would heartily recommend seeing this exhibition whilst its still on, if not Yorkshire Sculpture Park also houses an impressive Moore collection.