Sculpture Garden

 

While David went to meetings today in Richmond, I visited the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to see a new exhibition.

 First, though, a quick walk around the sculpture garden.  A favourite here is Dale Chihuly's beautiful blown glass exhibit 'Red Reeds' which is visible from the cafe and terrace as well as from the garden.

 

Then on to the upper terrace where there is a water feature adjacent to the steps..

 

 

 

Back on the lawn there is a new installation - a large, white, sculpture of a child's head which is quite fascinating from all sides, although as you move around it, you realize that it is not quite as 3D as it looks..

I think that this was the view that I liked best..

Looking closer to the ground, the early rain had created its own little 'sculptures' on some of the plants in the garden, like tiny diamonds arranged on the leaves...

Oh yes, and I did indeed get inside to see the new exhibition, a private collection of jewelery and objets d'art made for Mrs Rachel Mellon by the Parisian and New York jewellery designer  Jean Schlumberger  (1907-87) - featuring some spectacular real diamonds, many on designs inspired by nature.

Here are just a few of the pieces..

 

Lots more to share another day!  Breathtakingly beautiful stones and gold work.