AN IMPERFECT GARDEN (PORTFOLIO & PRINTS)
Relinquishing the notion of control has become a fundamental theme in my gardening. This approach challenges conventional views of both, art and gardening. It blends the ideas behind an Eastern aesthetic, wabi sabi, with gardening the natural way.
As a gardener I know that this method makes for a more beautiful garden that is as valuable for nature as it is for the gardener’s mental wellbeing. As an artist I am interested in whether giving up (a degree of) control can be at the centre of an artist's work.
Gardening in our age of climate breakdown is about finding the balance between human activity (intervention) and the planet’s ecosystems. Our duty, and our joy, is to support and encourage nature. In photographing my efforts I can demonstrate what can be done quite easily and document what will inevitably be lost if we do not make changes to the way we live and consume. Those of us, who are privileged to own a garden, have a duty to ensure that it is part of the ecosystem.
Shown in this portfolio are photographs, which are available to buy as limited edition prints. Many of the photographs are from my book An Imperfect Garden. All photographs were made in our garden.
You can see more photographs from the garden and read about it here. You can also connect with me on Mastodon, where I post mainly about the garden.
PRINTS
Prints in a limited edition of twelve are available to buy. Many of the images are from my book An Imperfect Garden. The prints are produced in-house by myself. They are numbered and signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. For this edition I have chosen Kozo Thick White paper from the Japanese paper mill Awagami.
To buy prints, click on a photograph below and hover your pointer over it to bring up the description and the buy this limited edition print link. You can also go straight to Saatchi Art, who handle the sale of my prints.
