The Big Hare bronze garden sculpture by Jan Sweeney
Bronze Sculpture · Lost-Wax · Garden & Outdoor

Garden Sculpture

Bronzes that hold their own against sky and stone — Jan Sweeney's garden sculptures make a statement in any outdoor space, from a walled courtyard to open parkland.

Jan Sweeney MRSS

The Big Hare
and Simons Town

9 Garden bronzes
Cape Town Where The Big Hare was born
12–15 Limited edition worldwide

Sculptures in a garden add an extra dimension. I do enjoy making big sculptures — it's great fun! The Big Hare was the first one I did. I moved into the foundry in Simons Town near Cape Town, South Africa for two months as I did not know how to set about it. However, it was not so difficult and I was glad of the support and encouragement.

Garden sculptures do need to be big enough to make a statement if free standing. Putting a sculpture on a wall — such as Catch Me — can make it stand out, stunning against the sky. Victorian chimney plinths work beautifully too. Each piece can be fitted with extended metal threaded bars to anchor securely into the ground, stable in all weathers.

"The patination will stay much the same but over the years may get greener — and all the more beautiful for it."
The Garden Sculpture Collection 9 bronzes · Click any piece to view details

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