The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in partnership with Andipa Contemporary announce the commissioning of artist Hugo Dalton to create an exclusive work for the 2011 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
The 20 metre by four metre canvas entitled ‘Constructed Nature’ comprises drawings Dalton sketched in The Chelsea Physic Garden and the National Army Museum. The hand painted canvas, to be completed on site the week before the show will be displayed at the end of Eastern Avenue and create a stunning feature for those entering from Royal Hospital Road. The concept behind Dalton’s canvas is to make a work that plays on the juxtaposition between the constructed nature of the flower show and the perceived permanence of the show gardens. When the show is over, a print of the work will be available to buy through Andipa Contemporary with a portion of proceeds to be donated to the RHS.
Claire Mander of Andipa Contemporary comments, ‘I am delighted that Hugo Dalton, a highly accomplished artist, much of whose work explores the delicacy, systems and strength of the flower and its relationship to the constructed world, has found a perfect match in this commission with an institution he has long admired.”
Alex Denman, Chelsea Show Manager says “Every year we strive to add new content to RHS Chelsea and push boundaries to enhance the visitor experience. This beautiful artwork is in the perfect setting for the world’s best gardening event and we are delighted to be working with such a talented young artist. ”
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