FORM a queue for sculpture park

By Karen Bate karen@westdorsetmag.co.uk

Thousands of art lovers are immersing themselves in FORM: The Sculpture Show at Pallington’s sculpture park, with works by 35 leading contemporary artists being shown across its 26 acres and in gallery spaces. The event, now in its third year, showcases the works of highly regarded and collectable contemporary artists.

Simon Gudgeon, sculptor and founder of Sculpture by the Lakes, said: “Year by year we are seeing FORM grow in stature and significance. Just a few weeks in and we have already welcomed well over 1,000 visitors, including many coming for the first time, as well as serious collectors and buyers travelling several hours to be here.

“The response to the exhibition we have so carefully created, and the new talks we’ve added for this year, has been universally positive. To add to that, it is a great accolade that two artists I greatly admire and respect have chosen Sculpture by the Lakes as the setting for their latest works. It’s also my pleasure to be revealing two new pieces during FORM as well.

“Seeing brand new works, especially in a setting such as this, is a special experience and we feel very privileged to be able to offer this to our visitors.” n Entry to The Sculpture Park is ticketed and the price remains at £14.50 per person throughout the FORM exhibition which runs until June 4. For more information, and to book tickets visit tickets.sculpturebythelakes. co.uk