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Slate Sculpture

All Bronze Copper Corten Steel Oxidised Steel Slate Stainless Steel Stone

Known for its durability and attractive colour, Welsh slate infuses character into sculpture. Organic in shape and texture, Slate designs look particularly charming in natural, outdoor spaces amongst wild planting. The colour will change in the rain, from a warm grey to heather-like purple.

A shiny torus of stainless steel stands among green bushes and trees. This contemporary abstract sculpture, with its central hole, gleams as pine branches frame the dusk-lit mountain silhouette in the background.

Torus

Torus is a large, reflective outdoor sculpture made with polished stainless steel to mirror its environment.
A large, round contemporary sculpture resembling a dark planet stone sits in a garden bed with white flowers and green shrubs. Behind it, an olive tree stands as sunbeams shine over dry, grassy hills and distant trees in the background.

Dark Planet

Crafted from polished black stones or slate shards, Dark Planet can be lit from the inside or made into a water feature.
A close-up of a contemporary abstract sculpture featuring two vertical, oval-shaped forms made of stacked dark slate and sentinel stainless steel, separated by a polished metal strip, set against a lush green, sunlit garden background.

Slate Sentinel

A tall slate and stainless steel outdoor sculpture made from two elegant free standing halves.

Slate sculpture questions

Natural slate from Welsh slate mines is a hardy material. Traditionally used for dry stone walls, the natural stone will happily withstand the elements. Some slates do not freeze well, but this is not the case with the Welsh slate used by David Harber which can withstand temperatures below zero.

Slate sculptures can be cleaned by a good hose down and a rub with a stiff brush, making them easy to maintain.

The organic and natural character of slate lends itself to many places within a garden design. It can be used as a charming focal point at the end of a pathway or as garden art within wild, naturalistic planting. Our Dark Planet Fountain sphere sculpture makes for an alluring centrepiece within an existing pond or pool, even more so when raised onto a plinth. The water cascades down the face changing the grey colour of the slate to deep purple.

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A book cover with a dark teal textured background features faint concentric circles. At the top, large white text reads DAVID HARBER. At the bottom, smaller white text says AS IF BY MAGIC. The cover casts a subtle shadow to the right.
A book spread shows the left page with the title A MIRROR TO YOUR WORLD and text, while the right page features a photo of a shiny stainless steel torus contemporary sculpture on a manicured lawn, reflecting trees and greenery in a garden setting.
An open book displays a large RAF Brize Norton bespoke globe sculpture with three model aeroplanes mounted on it, set outdoors against a twilight sky. The left page has text about the Royal Air Force; the right shows the sculpture amid greenery and lights.
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