I had the pleasure of visiting Yorkshire Sculpture Park last week. Located in the grounds of an eighteenth-century mansion, the landscaped gardens work together with the sculptures to create an amazing creative harmony.
There is such a variety of sculptures and each one inspires questions. Indeed, it is amazing the way in which perfect strangers are happy to discuss the sculptures without worrying about their interpretations. Perhaps the visitors feel uninhibited as they are not confined by the walls of gallery that echoes with knowledge. Who knows?’
During the walk, we stumbled on many people from different countries. An Australian woman told me that she had been ‘startled’ by a wonderful sculpture of a woman’s head. 
We agreed that the spirit of the woman seems to beckon you. From a distance, the sculpture looks like a projected image – prompting: is she real or imaginary? As you approach, the sculpture is flat like the silhouette on a stamp.
There are steps carved into the earth, and 
I decided this was also a sculpture but others were sceptical. A plaque marked the spot as if to reassure me.
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a wonderful place to visit. 
I wonder if you would be able to spot the sculptures that instigated our discussions?
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I really want to visit this park, it looks amazing!
It is inspirational.
I’ve been to a couple down South and have thoroughly enjoyed them.
Where are the parks?
Thanks for sharing pictures from this outdoor sculpture park. I like your interpretations and I especially like the sculpture of the woman!
A pleasure to write about West Yorkshire Sculpture Park – so much to see.
Jessica, this is a place I long to visit … thank you for letting me join you, albeit viscerally, on your tour of the sculptures.? We always bring something of ourselves as we view art and I smiled at your interpretation of the steps and then your husband’s point of view! The head of the woman is amazing, I’m drawn to her, it’s haunting. Oh yes, there should definitely be Sculptures of handbags, my favourite fashion item! In one sculpture park we were met with a giant red shoe ..l an image that’s stayed with me!
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Sculpture walks are one of my all time favorite things to do. Thanks for a glimpse into this one!
It is a beautiful place to visit at any time of year.