Scaffolding dog is a playful addition to the Chatsworth Garden for new exhibition
(Artdaily.org)

A monumental new work `Dog Scaffolding Sculpture` stands proudly in the Chatsworth Garden ready to greet visitors as part of the Derbyshire estate’s new exhibition. Artist Ben Long was commissioned to create the new piece for ‘The Dog: A Celebration at Chatsworth’ creating a playful and alert sculpture of a dog constructed entirely from metal scaffolding. Ben explains: “Part of the challenge of working in scaffolding is overcoming the inherent lifelessness of this large scale material in order to describe organic form. While soft and cuddly is in no way achievable in steel, my ambition for Dog Scaffolding Sculpture does extend to capturing something akin to the abundant energy and playfulness that the canine species embodies. “I wanted to make a dog because I felt it was a way to convey loyalty, guidance,