Gold in the Garden @ SCULPTURE Exhibition Doddington Hall 2020
Joining Bronze Swifts and other bronze bird sculptures by JOEL are the Swallows Spectacular Joy at the awesome SCULPTURE Exhibition in the Gardens of Doddington Hall near Lincoln.
Joel’s work has been selected again and she continues to champion wildlife and nature conservation with her life sized sculptures of birds in bronze.
Visit Doddington Hall, near Lincoln from 25th of July to 6th September 2020 for peace and quiet to enjoy artwork from over 60 national and international artists and inspiration for your own garden and home.
Swifts in Bronze set against the gardens of Doddington Hall – and the view across at this beautiful family owned house.
Close up on the young Swift
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Welcome to Bird Sculpture by JOEL Walker at Doddington Hall
Just a flavour of artwork by JOEL celebrating animals and nature in sculpture
The Swift Home 1. on Map & Catalogue number 212
Set on the terrace above the croquet lawn these beautiful bronze birds are on a natural curve of sandstone.
You can see the adult Swift depicted in full flight and the young Swift stretching its wings and tail in exercise before it too launches into the sky and heads off to Africa.
This bird just has a touch of white on the throat and makes a superb bronze for the garden or hallway.
Encouraging conservation of the Swift (Apus apus) an extraordinary bird species that makes its home in our roofs and walls and only ever lands to rear its young!
Find out more and how you too can help save this bird now on the RSPB Amber list and more on conservation of Swifts at https://www.swift-conservation.org/
http://actionforswifts.blogspot.com/
Walk through the brick wall into the west walled garden and you see the Swallows against the sky and garden and the House Martin and its reflection in the stone birdbath.
Swallow Spectacular Joy 2. on Map & Catalogue number 222
An installation of four Swallows in flight with a combination of worked stone, wood, resin pours and gold forms.
The unique colours and piece of wood as the base makes for a one-of-a-kind installation that will bring a bright focus to any garden space.
A beautiful expression in art of our favourite birds bringing treasure – true gold – that is joy in our lives.
“It was a big challenge to achieve the juxtaposition and pour of chemicals and treatments to achieve the Swallow Spectacular Joy… one of those times that you are caught in the moment between hours and days to achieve something and wonder if it will happen!
A sign of the times and I hope bringing joy to many” JOEL
Photograph by visitor Julia Albans
The Swallow is a bright fast flying bird and has a touch of red on its head and chin. Swallows are often seen hunting summer insects by swooping low across meadows.
New Joy House Martin Bird Bath 3. on Map & Catalogue number 213
There in front of a view across the terrace is the latest bronze by JOEL of another migrant bird species. The House Martin (Delichon urbicum) captured in bronze and with hand applied patination by JOEL. She has given a hint of the colours in the feathers… including the white rump which our Swallows do not have.
Stand and look at the reflections in the water and perhaps you will hear the calls of the Doddington Hall House Martins as they fly above the Hall and to their nearby nests.
“It is so important for nature to have access to fresh water and adding a birdbath, water feature or pond is a helpful asset to your garden,” JOEL adds,” as well as bringing birds close for you to admire and to bring you relaxation.
I love the differences that unfold with the combinations of stone birdbath, water, bronze bird, sky and weather.”
Please do send JOEL photographs you take of her bronzes
House Martin’s nests are extraordinary structures the birds make from mud and fix like upside down igloos under eaves of houses. House Martin numbers are decreasing and they too need our protection and help.
Sand Martin Home Peace 5. on Map & Catalogue number 221
The smallest of the Martins the dainty Sand Martins (Riparia riparia) make their nests in the sandy banks of rivers, gravel pits and coastlines.
Look at the details of wing and tail and the similar form in flight. These birds are a soft brown with pale under-parts and a band of brown across their underside.
Now you can tell the difference between these lovely four species of birds! … From the largest Swift to the smallest Sand Martin.
Wander to find our Favourite Wrens
The Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) is one of our smallest British birds and is rich in folklore and links to human history.
Near the seat in the walled garden you can find different Wren bronzes. JOEL has made seven young Wrens to enjoy.
Wren Young Fair 7. on Map & extra to Catalogue £199
Wren Young Joy & Zest 8. on Map & Catalogue number 218
Wren Young at Heart 9. on Map & Catalogue number 219
Wren Young & Smart 10. on Map & Catalogue number 220
Wren Young Share 11. on Map & extra to Catalogue £199 see below
What fun – Wrens in the Garden
Here is the adult Wren in bronze on a unique piece of stone with quartz.
Wren on Rock 12. on Map extra to Catalogue 
Such a delightful bird our Wren can often be heard singing high and strong and seen flitting in the borders and hedges of the garden.
Wren extacy and mirth 6. on Map & Catalogue number 216
No not a spelling mistake! But a quote from the poem about a Wren by the peasant poet John Clare 1793 – 1864 who was a man passionate about nature and its conservation in his day.
John Clare was born in Helpston and today he has a passionate following and is celebrated in his home village – his poetry is a delight to read and full of observations of the countryside and its creatures.
“I love to celebrate and incorporate words into stone of installations to make them unique and great talking points. John Clare’s poems are well worth reading and the village of Helpston, Church, Bell Inn and Museum are well worth a visit” JOEL
A different adult Wren is perched on a bronze sphere set over the Stone ball with its quote.
Wren Family Life 4. on Map & Catalogue number 213
Here is the full Wren family – all on the same branch in bronze and set on a river rock. What a set of cuties! to discover and enjoy.
Robin Way Marker 13. on Map & Catalogue number 215
The last of JOEL’s bronze birds outside is the Robin Way Marker down beyond the maze… keep listening, you may hear a Robin singing or see Robins flitting among the trees and across the maze. The Words The Way are carved into the York stone and are again from one of the poems of John Clare – this time one about the Robin.
Did you know the Robin’s classification name is Erithacus rubecula and comes in part from the colour red – ruber in Latin. We call them Robin redbreast and yet they are more orange in tone – and this is because we named them before the word orange entered our language – What marvels.
In the Indoor Exhibition
Long Tailed Tit Single Hope Catalogue number 225
New for this year the darling Long Tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) the single on show has its distinctive colours – but you can order the single bronze in classic warm bronze tone.
The Long Tailed Tit is another of our smallest birds – yet it has this distinctive long white edged tail.
Long Tailed Tit Duo Catalogue number 226
Another new for this year the Long Tailed Tit the duo in classic warm bronze tone with their twig and catkins.
“So pleased at last to have the sculptures of another favourite bird made and cast in heritage bronze,” JOEL
This little bird is the builder of the most extraordinary nest – a dome of cobwebs, lichen and feathers, often hidden in hedgerows and bushes – what creative creatures!
Long Tailed Tit Catkins Trio Catalogue number 227 < > Still going through the foundry
Wren on Apple Catalogue number 223
This Wren is poised on an apple hand-built in wax and cast then given a coloured finish to make the rosy red apple.
Look for tooth marks and a flaw, the stalk too.
Another lovely bronze choice for a special gift
House Martin Jewel Catalogue number 224
The new House Martin is here cast with a classic bronze finish with handmade heart shaped base to make a lovely gift and suitable as an indoor or outdoor sculpture.
These sculptures their prices and details will be listed at https://www.asculpture.co.uk/sculptures/bird-sculpture
Portraits and Commissions of animals
Now the Dog days… Examples of portraits of much loved dogs
Flat Coated Retriever – My Friend Catalogue number 229
A seated pose in a table-top scale but capturing the character of a young Flatcoated retriever with its wavy coat and knowing expression.
Wolfhound of the Ancient Halls Catalogue number 228
Lying down in regal splendour – a great gift for a mantelpiece, table or desk – the quiet nobility of this special dog is calming and inspiring.
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