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SCULPTURE AT THE TURRILL GARDEN, OXFORD
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Fusion – Autumn is here!
Blog by Peter Baird With the passing of summer into autumn, our new exhibition “Fusion” is a perfect endorsement of outdoor art and how...
Katherine Shock
Sep 9, 20221 min read
En Plein Air – A Triumph!
It was a very relaxing Sunday afternoon, with the gentle sounds of tennis wafting over the wall, mixing with birdsong and soft jazz...
Katherine Shock
Aug 22, 20221 min read
Developing the Collaboration
The life drawing at The Turrill on 21st August which we announced last week, in association with art-sauce, has already proved to be a...
Katherine Shock
Aug 12, 20221 min read
Creating something greater than the sum of its parts
Here at The Turrill Sculpture Garden, we believe in working with other relevant organisations to extend our reach into the community and...
Katherine Shock
Jul 29, 20222 min read
A new addition to the comforts of the Turrill Garden
We are delighted to announce the arrival of another comfortable seat in the Turrill. Robin Swailes, who has already provided one bench in...
Katherine Shock
Jul 22, 20221 min read
Hot enough to crack the flags!
Photo by Maria Oswalt on Unsplash Blog by Peter Baird During a heatwave, my friend Keith would say “It’s hot enough to crack the flags!”,...
Katherine Shock
Jul 17, 20222 min read
Much in demand, Ian Marlow’s work is spread far and wide!
Blog by Peter Baird Ian Marlow is a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors (RSS) and as such, his work is much in demand for...
Katherine Shock
Jul 3, 20222 min read
Extension of ‘Light and Shade’
It was perturbing to learn that Andrea Brewer had been hit badly by illness recently and her hopes of working on many new pieces of...
Katherine Shock
Jun 27, 20222 min read
Public Art in Oxford
By Peter Baird We are naturally proud of the year-round public access we provide to striking examples of sculpture and beautiful flora...
Katherine Shock
Jun 12, 20222 min read
Volunteers Week 2022
This week is Volunteers Week and we would like to take the opportunity to give ourselves a big pat on the back! From 1st through until...
Katherine Shock
Jun 5, 20221 min read
Introducing Ian Marlow
We’re delighted to welcome Ian as our sculptor for the current Light and Shade exhibition at The Turrill Sculpture Garden. This is...
Katherine Shock
May 28, 20221 min read
With the help of Flipsnack we bring some of Ian Marlow's beautiful sculpture straight to your desk.
Even better - come and visit it in person - but this should give you a taster to see what is in store for you for the show that runs...
Katherine Shock
May 22, 20221 min read
Katherine Shock
May 16, 20220 min read
Three Cheers – It’s “Art Late”!
Make a deal with yourself and visit South Parade in Summertown on Tuesday 10th May between 6pm and 8pm to enjoy not just one artistic...
Katherine Shock
May 9, 20221 min read
End of show wrap party!
Saturday 30th April was the final day of the winter/spring exhibition, and, after a week of chilly North Easterly wind, the day turned...
Katherine Shock
May 1, 20222 min read
An Invitation to join us!
Our winter exhibition will close at the end of next week and we say farewell to our group of fantastic sculptors with a reception in the...
Katherine Shock
Apr 23, 20221 min read
Yes, Spring is here and we have flowers to prove it!
Blog and photography by Peter Baird. Following our last blog about the turbulent weather conditions we have already experienced this...
Katherine Shock
Apr 15, 20222 min read
Spring Weather Conditions
Blog by Peter Baird Photo by Luke Hodden on Unsplash While outdoor sculpture can withstand most weather conditions, although we did have...
Katherine Shock
Apr 2, 20221 min read
World Water Day this week – and Water in the Turrill Garden
This week saw World Water Day on 22 March, an annual United Nations Observance day, which celebrates water, while raising awareness of...
Katherine Shock
Mar 24, 20223 min read
Sculpture in my garden Part 2
Interview by Peter Baird For our occasional series exploring the attraction of placing sculpture in private spaces, we spoke to Turrill...
Katherine Shock
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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