THE second in a series of sculpture and art exhibitions at the Walled Gardens of Croome Court will be launched in early June.

A spokesman said: “A stunning indoor art exhibition and outdoor sculptures have been on display in The Walled Gardens at Croome Court since reopening throughout the seasons from Easter.

“The exhibitions will showcase the work of talented and creative artists and provide inspiration for garden and art lovers alike. “The second exhibition will run from Friday June 1 until Sunday July 29, with outdoor sculptures created by artists Daren Greenhow and husband and wife team Paul and Steph Simmons.”

The spokesman added: “The work of Shelly Perkins, inspired by landscapes and wildlife found around her home in rural Worcestershire as well as her experiences on her extensive travels around the world, can be viewed inside the Walled Gardens’ new visitor centre.

“Shelly Perkins seeks to emulate the beauty and fragility of nature using her own unique style. Shelly’s work is created using unusual methods combining traditional and digital techniques to create high detailed, multi-layered digital collages.”

There will even be an opportunity to meet the artists on Saturday June 2.

The spokesman added: “Daren Greenhow was born in the North East of England and now lives in Llanddewi Skirrid, South Wales.

“He has worked full-time as a sculptor for 15 years, prior to which he followed a career in science. Daren has always enjoyed inventing and making. Creation and innovation have been life-long passions. He enjoys the challenge of taking everyday objects and reinterpreting them in new and unexpected contexts. This is expressed strongly in Daren’s metal sculptures.”

Daren’s medium of choice is steel, using welding as the primary joining technique. His work is figurative and abstract, large and small, and designed for indoors as well as outdoors. Subjects include; the human body, mammals, fish, birds, insects and mythical creatures.

The spokesman added: “Husband and wife duo Paul and Steph Simmons design and create beautiful and unique sculptures including; large and fantastical creatures, figurative and representational objects, and everything in-between.

“Willow and native woodland materials provide endless inspiration and possibilities for sculpture projects. Using locally sourced coppice timber and willow, they love to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for natural materials in the most imaginative and creative ways.”

They set up Willowcraft and Woodlands seventeen years ago. Their work includes commissions for individuals, schools, county councils and stately homes - you will see them on roundabouts, in play areas and town centres – as well as running willow craft activities at schools and events throughout the county.

Further information can be found by visiting www.croomewalledgardens.com