Galena: Living Spirit of the Lawn.

‘While the structured gardens and stone walls of Hopton Hall reflect centuries of grand architectural design, it is the joyful energy of a loyal companion that truly breathes life into these manicured grounds.’

Here, the dog holds a ball symbolically representing Galena-the local Peak District lead ore that built the Gell family’s historical fortune across the Derbyshire Dales.By retrieving this piece of local earth and bringing it into the garden, the sculpture captures the playful, kinetic bond between past and present, bridging the raw, industrial heritage of the surrounding landscape and anchoring centuries of local history directly into the joyful, vibrant spirit of Hopton Hall’s outdoor spaces.