Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden

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The Dylan Lewis Studio and Sculpture Garden in Stellenbosch is stunning and needs more that one visit as there are over 60 sculptures and 4km of paths. As the pamphlet aptly describes, the sculptures are displayed “within a landscape that both conceals and reveals”.

Dylan Lewis is recognized as one of the world’s foremost sculptors of the animal form with an initial focus on leopards. Dylan’s garden project began in 2009 and took two-years of earthworks to transform the 7-hectares of flat farmland into the hills, valleys and water features and another six-years to complete the project. The gardens are breathtaking and compliment his sculptures.

Some of the sculptures were huge so it was interesting to know how the large sculptures were created. The information pamphlet states “Dylan sculpted the image from polyurethane foam, then clad it in fibre-reinforced acrylic plaster impregnated with black oxide …the figure is supported with internal reinforced steel armature”.

John and Margaret were visiting for a few days and the Dylan Lewis gardens was one of our outings – we all commented that we will need to visit the gardens again.

And now for the photos….

Entrance into the gardens

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  1. Your trip looks great! I am enjoying your blog.

    On Sun., Mar. 20, 2022, 3:27 a.m. ELF Travel To …, wrote:

    > evelynnfunston posted: ” The Dylan Lewis Studio and Sculpture Garden in > Stellenbosch is stunning and needs more that one visit as there are over 60 > sculptures and 4km of paths. As the pamphlet aptly describes, the > sculptures are displayed “within a landscape that both conceals a” >

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    1. You would have loved it Mary, as the path meandered through the gardens and, as you mentioned, there was always something interesting to see. We want to go back as we’re sure we missed some sculptures and it is such a pleasant walk.

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  4. They really are incredible! We can totally understand why you would want to go back for another visit – it looks magical!

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