'When the Sculptures Bloom' - the Tortoise

It seems that tortoises, even multi-coloured ones, live in the Exotique Garden.

'When the Sculptures Bloom' - Tango by Phil Berthot

This piece is called Tango and is by the artist Phil Berthot.

'When the Sculptures Bloom' - Art amongst the Cacti

This work shows how beautifully art can be displayed amongst plants and in this case spikey cacti and succulents.

Once again, I don't know the artist - some of the work was displayed without this information.

'When the Sculptures Bloom' - Blake's 'Faith'

This beautiful sculpture stands near to the entrance of the Exotique Gardens and is by the well-known Monaco-based sculptor, Blake.

Do click on the link to see more of Blake's stunning work which comments on our human and spiritual condition. This piece; entitled "Faith" reflects on the loss of spiritual and religious conviction in our modern lives.

Blake is currently preparing a major exhibition of his work in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which runs from the 6 - 27 October 2011 at the Petley Jones Gallery. Click on the link for more details.

'When the Sculptures Bloom' - the Storks

Recently I was invited to the opening of an exhibition at the Exotique Gardens called 'When the Sculptures Bloom.'

Not all the sculptures were marked with the names of the artist so I don't know the name of the sculptor of these storks but they seem wonderfully at home under these exotic trees, don't they?

The View From...

From the Jardin Exotique you are looking down on much of Monaco.