The popular ForM Sculpture Exhibition has returned to Bangor Castle Walled Garden for the whole month of June. This awe-inspiring showcase will delight art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike as visitors experience this unique fusion of art and nature.
This is the twelfth annual ForM Sculpture Exhibition, and it is a fantastic opportunity for artists to create pieces as a response to the garden.
Visitors are invited to wander through the beautiful setting and immerse themselves in a stunning display of artistic talent. With over 30 sculptures thoughtfully positioned within the garden, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the relationship between art and nature and promises to stimulate the senses and ignite the imagination.
ForM was officially opened by The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Karen Douglas on Thursday 1 June. At the launch event, the winners of the 2023 ForM Competition were announced and presented with prizes. The competition was judged by a panel of experts. The winners are: 1st Place – Brendan Jamison, 2nd Place – Alison Hanvey, 3rd Place – Sandra Robinson. Kate O’Neill and Rosalind Lowry were both Highly Commended.
Speaking about ForM, The Mayor said: “I am delighted to welcome ForM Sculpture Exhibition back to Bangor Castle’s Walled Garden. The artworks this year are just stunning, well done to all of the artists involved and to the Competition winners. The exhibition will enhance any visit to the garden, and I am sure visitors will thoroughly enjoy it.”
Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Arts Officer, Patricia Hamilton said; “ForM Sculpture Exhibition provides the opportunity for artists to challenge themselves to create work for a unique environment and be inspired by the stunning setting of Bangor Castle Walled Garden. The exhibition, creates an excellent opportunity for our local artists, some of whom are at the start of their artistic careers, to exhibit alongside established artists.”
ForM will remain open until 30 June and admission is free. Some of the sculptures are for sale and maps are available at each of the garden’s entrances to guide visitors around the exhibition.
Bangor Castle Walled Garden is open from 10am – 8pm Monday to Thursday, and 10am – 6pm Friday to Sunday.
For more information, visit: www.andculture.org.uk