David Harber http://www.davidharber.co.uk/
doesn`t do small or insignificant; he presented superbly
curated selection of garden statues, sundials and water features at Eaton
Square gardens last week.
My all-time favourite is this mirror-polished sculpture, which reflects the greenery and the surrounding town houses. I am wearing a Michael Kors tunic, an H&M cigarette trousers, and a small clutch by Michael Kors; sunglasses by D&G.
A jovial, witty and charismatic character, David entertained us with tales of numerous job incarnations he had in his youth. Champagne was flowing freely when we discussed his latest work. His fascination with the use of shadows and light was clearly evident in a magnificent glob-like structure, made of oxidised steel on the outside and a hand-applied gold leaf on the inside, which give the illusion of thousand candles being lit up inside, when the sun shined through the holes in the outer layer.
David`s designs glamorised the gardens, and their perfection
never escaped us, when my friends and I moved to another garden, to view
larger-size pieces. The green oasis nurtured our bodies, minds and souls until
a laud sound of a Lamborghini speeding through a nearby street brought back the
reality of living in central London. Nevertheless we were able to appreciate a
moment of calmness then the traffic light haltered a stream of gas-guzzlers for
a few precious minutes.
Balmy summer evenings are for dreaming and we were happy to
congregate around this shiny water feature called the Chalice, which – I understand
– was voted the Design and Decoration Best Outdoor Product of 2003. No surprise
here, as it offers homage to tranquillity, and is stunningly beautiful in its
simplicity.
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