COEDEN (Welsh meaning Singular Tree)

Upton Castle Gardens in Pembrokeshire presents a new exhibition for summer 2024. “COEDEN”: Amidst the Trees”, a diverse exhibition of contemporary sculpture and art exploring the complex relationship between trees and their part in our existence and imagery. From the 30th June- 15thSeptember. The group exhibition showcasing the work of some of Britain’s most talented artists working today including work by Royal Society of Sculptors artists Dilys Jackson MRSS, Rebecca Newnham FRSS, Harvey Hood FRSS and Ros Burgin MRSS.

The Exhibition entitled "Coeden (meaning singular tree in Welsh), invites visitors to follow the sculpture trail through the trees of the Arboretum and Celtic Rainforest, where fungi, ferns and lichen flourish, discovering works of art placed amid the towering specimen trees. In the listed historic gardens that immediately surround the medieval Castle visitors will come across sculptures nestled in flowerbeds and on expansive lawns. A beautiful and inspiring backdrop to explore the entangled relationship between trees and humans, with each work offering the artist’s interpretation of the natural world.

Recognized as an RHS Partner Garden, Upton Castle Gardens welcomes thousands of visitors annually from April to October. Following the success of the inaugural sculpture tail and exhibition in 2023, this year's Upton Castle Summer Exhibition focuses on exploring humanity's complex relationship with the natural world.