When I was returning from Purdon Conservation Area, I stopped in at Kiwi Gardens, where they feature an interesting mix of perennials and garden sculpture. There is a fine selection of potted plants for sale, and you can see mature perennials in the beautiful display gardens.
The sculptures are an added bonus. Kiwi Gardens hosted the Art in the Garden event on June 20-21st, but you can still see a selection of art work on display. If you look in the background of the hillside garden, below, you can spot the first sculpture that caught my eye while still in the parking lot.
At the top of the hill is Shayne Dark’s “Out of the Blue“, which seems to glow with its own blue radiance. The following photos show a closer view of Dark’s work, and a selection of other pieces. If you are in the Perth area, plan on stopping by Kiwi Gardens.
"Out of the Blue" by Shayne Dark
"The Breathing Sculpture" by Wojtek Biezysko
"Architectural Meditation" by Francis Muscat
"Illusive Vigil" by David Pelletier
"Nest Hotel" by Christian Bernard Singer
"Hatching Dragon" (Garden ornament-no tag)
Willow House Chronicles 
Some cool sculptures there. The Breathing Sculpture is neat, you have to look twice to really see it.
It reminds me of that Magritte painting with the horse going through the trees…
The Breathing Sculpture shows up better in person, but it does fit in with the trees nicely. I found the blue one the most striking, the way it sits at the top of the hill, and the blue is very penetrating.
Magritte… Interesting thought.
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