The inconceivable stonebalances by sculptor Adrian Gray being shown at RHS Chelsea Flower Show next month…
Adrian Gray, the international pioneer of stonebalancing art, known for his mind-bending sculptural feats of impossibility, is back for RHS Chelsea 2025. This year, the Devon-based, sculptor will be pushing the boundaries even further with a huge, first-of-its-kind 3-boulder stonebalance.
The piece will be the most complex and audacious stonebalance the sculptor has ever exhibited at the flower show. Three colossal boulders will appear to defy the laws of physics and captivate spectators with their mesmerising presence.
Of the planned RHS Chelsea Flower Show piece, Adrian Gray;
“I have often demonstrated small, 3-stone balances at Chelsea, but have never shown a triple stonebalance of this magnitude. This sculpture pushes the boundaries of my work further than ever, building on the methodology I use for smaller sculptures to create a new work on a massive scale. A seesaw formation will feature two huge boulders delicately balanced on a fine pivot point around a central boulder, creating a striking equilibrium.”
The incredible sculpture will be exhibited alongside ‘Crazy For You,’ another monumental balance of 3.2m tall and 1.6m wide, showcasing a similarly fine and improbable point of balance. Adrian will also be showing a number of beautiful, smaller sculptures, both for the garden and the home. All works on the stand will be for sale, with smaller pieces ranging from £300 to £5,000 in price. The monumental works are also for sale, price on application.
In his 24-year career honing stonebalancing as an artform, Adrian’s work has been featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs (Kevin McCloud described him as ‘the stone whisperer,’) he has grown a considerable international following and has been commissioned by some of the world’s leading horticultural institutions – he has permanent installations at both RHS Rosemoor and RHS Wisley. His work, which harnesses an otherworldly ability to capture the fleeting state of balance using the most improbable rock compositions is constantly pushing the boundaries and limitations of what is possible.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Tradestand no: 230: https://www.stonebalancing.com/
