Art in The Gardens
The Hidden Gardens have been a place for art since inception. The Gardens are public arts organisation NVA’s only permanent artwork and were developed through a collaborative design process involving landscape architects City Design Co-Operative, a team of international artists and local communities. A spiritual overview for the development of the Gardens was provided by Mumbai-based artist and theatre producer Divya Bhatia.
The Hidden Gardens Permanent Artworks
Ginkgo Cellular Light Projection
by Joseph ReevesActive in the months of November to February; this visual artwork inspires us to delve deeper into the detail of nature and the wonder of all living things on our planet. The cell structure of a Ginkgo Biloba tree leaf is projected onto the chimney; it’s Victorian brickwork mimics these natural repeating cell patterns. Installed in 2019
Active in the months of November to February; this visual artwork inspires us to delve deeper into the detail of nature and the wonder of all living things on our planet. The cell structure of a Ginkgo Biloba tree leaf is projected onto the chimney; it’s Victorian brickwork mimics these natural repeating cell patterns. Installed in 2019
The Xylotheque
by Alec FinlayA library of the Scottish woodland reminiscent of the traditional Japanese renga platform. A Scottish oak tree grows through its centre surrounded by a library of wooden books detailing seventeen native species of trees. Installed in 2003
A library of the Scottish woodland reminiscent of the traditional Japanese renga platform. A Scottish oak tree grows through its centre surrounded by a library of wooden books detailing seventeen native species of trees. Installed in 2003
Inscribed Texts
by Gerry LooseA series of poems and texts carved into five sandstone way markers. The numerical importance is based on many considerations: pertinent were the five pillars of Islam and the five sacred Hindu trees. Installed in 2003
A series of poems and texts carved into five sandstone way markers. The numerical importance is based on many considerations: pertinent were the five pillars of Islam and the five sacred Hindu trees. Installed in 2003
Lotus Flower On Chimney
by NVAThe lower petals of the flower are designed to fit into the palms of your hands, peace is in our hands. It was unveiled at the opening of The Hidden Gardens on Midsummers Day in June 2003.
The lower petals of the flower are designed to fit into the palms of your hands, peace is in our hands. It was unveiled at the opening of The Hidden Gardens on Midsummers Day in June 2003.
The Parliament Of The Birds
by Alec Finlay 8 birdboxes within the Gardens with inscribed text by Alec Finlay in response to Suhayl Saadi’s translation of the Sufi poem. Installed in 2003
8 birdboxes within the Gardens with inscribed text by Alec Finlay in response to Suhayl Saadi’s translation of the Sufi poem. Installed in 2003
Brass Water Dishes
by Rachel Mimiec Installed during Rachel Mimiec’s 2-year residency (2006-2007) in the wildlife area of the Gardens.
Installed during Rachel Mimiec’s 2-year residency (2006-2007) in the wildlife area of the Gardens.
Bee Tenements
by NVACreated by NVA during their first Glasgow Harvest event in the Gardens, a habitat for solitary bees. Installed in 2010
Created by NVA during their first Glasgow Harvest event in the Gardens, a habitat for solitary bees. Installed in 2010
A place for art and creativity
Past Exhibitions
Explore some of the art highlights of previous years.
A Host Space
The Gardens is a host space for a vibrant and dynamic collection of temporary artworks. We exhibit works by artists from a broad spectrum of art practices and backgrounds. We collaborate with a range of partners including Tramway, Glasgow School of Art and Sonica Arts Festival.
A Creative Place
The Hidden Gardens offers opportunities for engagement, learning and stimulating experiences of art and nature. We work with socially engaged artists through our programmes, events, and activities.