Salvaged steel and a slice of countryside: Caro sculptures on show in Oxfordshire fields
Summary
An outdoor exhibition called Heavy Metal displays sculptures made from recycled steel and machinery parts in the countryside of Oxfordshire, England. The show features works by British sculptor Anthony Caro and artist James Capper, set among fields, trees, and wildlife. Visitors can see the art for free by booking in advance and exploring the natural surroundings.Key Facts
- Heavy Metal is an outdoor sculpture show in south Oxfordshire at Albion Barn and Fields.
- Sculptures are made from reclaimed steel, factory parts, shipyard scraps, and farm machinery.
- The show features works by Anthony Caro, a key British postwar sculptor who died in 2013.
- James Capper, a younger artist, also has sculptures on display, some of which move or open like flowers.
- Caro’s pieces include “Erl King” (made from a ship’s anchor) and “Slow Passage” (made from a cattle crush).
- The setting includes natural features such as orchards, beehives, woodland, and fields with wildlife.
- Visitors must book in advance and are asked not to climb on the sculptures.
- The exhibition space was created by Michael Hue-Williams, whose father planted the woodland as a rewilding project.
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