Snake in the GrassAerial shot of the installation at Westonbirt
Snake
abovePhoto of snake in the Grass showing the planting on the outer face
Snake pathThe sinuous path snakes through the earthwork
Red at the heartSnake in the Grass gives little indication of the bold statement hidden in its heart
View
throughA small porthole gives a preview of the interior dramatic colour
Inside
the SnakeAlison Wear and husband Peter relax in the vibrant heart of the snake
The Westonbirt International Festival of Gardens 2003 - Snake in the Grass
Based on the landforms of the South Downs in Sussex, this earthwork was designed by Alison Wear and Miranda Melville to amuse and surprise with its soft green banks, living wall of pink flowering sedums and concealed shocking pink interior.
‘But the favourite garden for many people is sure to be the irresistible Snake in the Grass by Alison Wear and Miranda Melville. In this adventurous design a grassy mound is cut in two by a high-walled pathway that snakes through it. On one side the wall is made from simple wooden boards stained grey, while on the other lies a magnificent, tapestry-like, floor-to-ceiling vertical carpet of sedums, a multicoloured feast for the eyes.’ Tim Richardson – Daily Telegraph 12.7.03