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Post by Plocket on May 19, 2009 13:52:08 GMT
So what do you think? Does it make a mockery of gardening or is it a delight? Personally I think it's a fantastic piece of sculpture, expressing colour and form in a brilliantly imaginative way. And I think the RHS Judges took it in good humour too by presenting him with a plasticine "gold" medal. I'd be interested to hear your views  |
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Post by flowersfriend on May 19, 2009 14:56:17 GMT
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Post by Tig on May 19, 2009 14:59:13 GMT
There is nothing wrong with a bit of farce and folly in the garden in my opinion and a lot of effort went into making it, getting children involved as well as professional plasticine sculptors It is colourful, I'm just not sure that Chelsea was the right place for it though. It is part of a TV series he is making for later in the year, which will also feature a full size house made of lego bricks, and something made of meccano, can't remember what that was. x Tig |
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Post by flowersfriend on May 19, 2009 15:08:31 GMT
Yep I agree Tig there is nothing wrong with a bit of farce and folly in the garden. The plasticine garden was magnificent but in the wrong place.
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Post by Chuckles on May 19, 2009 15:29:02 GMT
Well this is the first I've heard of it as I've not seen any of the Chelsea coverage or any news  For anyone else who is curious here are a couple of vids www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/video/2009/may/18/james-may-plasticine-garden-chelsea-flower-showI like James May, he has a cool sense of humour. Great idea I reckon and I'm sure it will inspire some to do similar but on a smaller scale maybe, like I can see kids making pots of flowers for Mum and Nan. Never knew plastercine had been around as long as it has. |
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Post by snowowl on May 19, 2009 17:15:58 GMT
I thought it was a very clever coulorfull entry but not for Chelsea. But the organizers must have approved of the garden to begin with. Dont they all have to be accepted by a panel.  |
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Post by Auricula on May 19, 2009 18:06:56 GMT
It is a meccano bridge,Tig. I love the garden and yes,Snowowl, it has to be vetted by the RHS, I presume that there were unfilled plots due to sponsors backing out etc and it seemed a worthwhile community project. It will be interesting to see how it fares...should the sun shine!! ;D ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on May 19, 2009 18:57:23 GMT
I thought it was very very well done and a bit of fun. But I don't think Chelsea was the right place for it. |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 19, 2009 21:00:03 GMT
I think James May is definitely mocking the RHS in that supposedly humorous Top Gear way so well done the RHS for responding in kind and awarding him a plasticine medal! It took any sting out of it anyway. I'd be interested to know what the garden designers who are showing think of it! I don't particularly like it but I can see that it's beautifully and skilfully executed - not a very nice or kind undertone to it though IMO....
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Post by Plocket on May 20, 2009 10:43:06 GMT
Thanks for all your opinions. I especially agree with 4P - it would be interesting to hear what the other designers think. I have a feeling they wouldn't be overly impressed |
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Post by beanie on May 20, 2009 13:23:53 GMT
I saw an interview the other day with James May and he said that Chelsea didn't mention that the gardens had to be real flowers. maybe the organisers didn't think it needed saying
The idea was very clever but maybe better sited at an arts and crafts show, however Chelsea is the place to break new ground, but I don't think I'll be sitting down with my plastacine any time in the near future
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Post by Missredhead on May 20, 2009 13:28:14 GMT
I think that it was very clever too.........
I was surprised that they allowed it but it was a bit of fun....
I enjoyed looking at it.
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Post by carolann on May 20, 2009 15:02:16 GMT
At the end of the day it was for his program later in the year so I think thats why they let him do it. It was very colourful and very well done but its not the Chelsea way.
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Post by Dr Bill on May 20, 2009 21:51:58 GMT
rubbish
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Post by Barbara on May 21, 2009 9:03:38 GMT
I read a while ago that 6 people had pulled out of making show gardens, due to the recession.
so in all probability it was allowed just to fill a space.
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Post by Jardack on May 23, 2009 19:26:55 GMT
Just been watching it on the show on bbc2 now and it certainly looks different.
Agree tho that it is likely that he got in because it was a charity project and there were a number of people pulling out for financial reasons.
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Post by 4pygmies on May 24, 2009 7:30:27 GMT
He got the popular vote! I know it's a democratic choice and therefore right and just but really....!! I feel so sorry for all the genuine designers who have worked so hard for months..there were some really beautiful small gardens with real flowers and everything, lovingly cherished and carefully designed.....I really don't think that's quite right  For heaven's sake........... |
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For heaven's sake...........