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Part of ‘These Passing Things’ exhibition

In the shapes that explode from inside the Temple of Piety, this inflatable structure is inspired by William Aislabie’s proposed memorial pyramid to his father John.

Siting this piece in the heart of the garden is a bold statement and reflects the intention of the original garden designers who were making an impact in the eighteenth century.

The follies have a transformative effect on their immediate surroundings due to their scale and presence. Their temporary nature means that their effect is fleeting and as they leave no mark behind, it would be hard to know if they ever existed.

The Georgians used this technique in their garden designs to impress and delight visitors and many of the follies at Studley Royal appeared and disappeared and statues frequently moved around.

Created with investment from Arts Council England and the National Trust, who commissioned this artwork, as part of Trust New Art