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BOOK REVIEW

VELD: THE GARDENS

AND LANDSCAPES OF

PATRICK WATSON

eaturing 23 gardens and land- to design spaces that are both visually
scapes, with richly supported and emotionally captivating. Veld
Fphotographs and specially com- showcases the complexity of modern
missioned artworks, Veld is a tribute to garden design, while also serving as a
an extraordinary talent whose clarity of record of the knowledge, creativity and
vision has had a profound influence on intuitive powers of a gifted artist.
his profession. Author Garreth van Niekerk is an award-
Patrick Watson is arguably the most winning journalist and creator whose
innovative and versatile landscape works explore the language of landscape,
architect working in South Africa today. design and architecture. He has created
Lauded for his pioneering approach to exhibitions for clients across the globe
the restoration of degraded land, and and his writing has appeared in numerous
for his use of indigenous species, he has publications. This is his first book.
created hundreds of gardens in Africa, Photography by Elsa Young, a leader
and many others beyond. They range in landscape and interior design
from mega-landscapes to small home photography.
gardens and tranquil spaces for quiet Artworks by Heidi Fourie, a full time
contemplation. artist and occasional guest lecturer at
Patrick seldom works from carefully the University of Pretoria.
drawn plans, instead combining artistic
intuition with extensive botanical www.struiknature.co.za
knowledge and a deep concern for the www.penguinrandomhouse.co.za
conservation and restoration of nature.
His gardens are creative, unconventional, For further information contact
inspiring and often bold, and he uses Belinda van der Merwe on
plants along with colours and landforms Bvandermerwe@penguinrandomhouse.co.za

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