showcases how harmoniously Martha Stewart's French-inspired sculpture integrates with nature, making it the spectacular highlight of her terrace
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Martha Stewart, the renowned lifestyle mogul, has added a touch of vibrant elegance to her Skylands estate in Maine's Northeast Harbor with a stunning garden sculpture named "La Rivière." This Neoclassical style bronze statue, depicting a smiling youth walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high, was handmade in France by Aristide Maillol in the mid-twentieth century.
The original sculpture, "La Rivière," was created by the sculptor Henri Laurens in mid-20th century France. Martha Stewart first encountered the sculpture as a student at Barnard College during a trip to the Museum of Modern Art's sculpture garden. Years later, she purchased her bronze cast of "La Rivière" at an art show at the Park Avenue Armory.
"La Rivière" is now installed in Stewart's garden, standing alongside ferns that stylishly frame the sculpture. Outdoor art, as demonstrated by Stewart's arrangement, invites personality, surprise, and joy into everyday life, going beyond the standard garden gnome.
Garden art evolves with the seasons, standing out starkly in winter, partially hidden by summer blooms, or framed by fall leaves, making it part of the garden's rhythm. "La Rivière" serves as an example for yard art ideas, proving that they can thrive in natural environments.
Outdoor art interacts with nature, reflecting light, introducing bold color, or adding a sense of movement to an otherwise simple landscape. Garden sculptures can be playful, functional, or subtle. Examples include lighting that doubles as sculpture, sculptural planters, elevated plant stands, and trellises that become art once the greenery climbs.
Exterior artists can be found at accessible price points on platforms like Wescover and Etsy. Nicole Roe, the founder of R. Nickson Interiors, suggests that any garden sculpture, regardless of value or scale, can help distinguish one's yard from others. Martha Stewart's installation of "La Rivière" in her garden demonstrates that outdoor art can live in harmony with plantings.
A garden sculpture might be purely decorative or serve a purpose and bring joy, sparking conversation whenever someone notices it. In Stewart's case, "La Rivière" is not just a piece of art, but a piece of her personal history, a testament to her love for art and her ability to incorporate it seamlessly into her lifestyle.
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