15 - 31 Mar - Aug 2025
Outdoor Art Installation: Botanic Tapestry
An artistic bridge to nature
In 2025, Burghley House’s historic gardens will be transformed by Botanic Tapestry, an exciting outdoor art installation created by artist duo Graphic Rewilding. Featuring striking botanical flags, the exhibition celebrates the harmony between art, nature, and history, bringing a bold new vision to Burghley’s stunning grounds.
Inspired by Burghley’s Landscape and Collections
Each design in this captivating series draws inspiration from Burghley’s lush gardens, wildflower meadows, and diverse ecosystems, as well as the intricate flora depicted in the still lives, marquetry, ceramics, and textiles in Burghley’s Collections.
Graphic Rewilding have offered their own artistic interpretation, weaving nature’s beauty into contemporary art. Flowers, insects, butterflies, and foliage come to life, with dynamic patterns and colours reflecting the elegance and energy of Burghley’s thriving landscape and rich artistic heritage.
Immerse Yourself in Art and Nature
More than just a visual statement, Botanic Tapestry highlights the deep connection between nature and well-being. This unique art experience invites you to pause, reflect, and immerse yourself in the landscape, fostering a renewed appreciation for the natural world around you.
Changing perspectives
Botanic Tapestry will unfold in two stages, offering a fresh perspective throughout the year. From 15 March to 21 April 2025, the flags will form a grand processional route through Burghley’s South Gardens set against the dramatic south façade of Burghley House. With the South Gardens open for just a few weeks each year, this exhibition presents a rare opportunity to explore this exclusive setting while engaging with art in nature.
The installation will then move to the Sculpture Garden for the summer season, running from 26 April 2025. Here, it will be reimagined along the picturesque banks of Burghley’s Lake and Graphic Rewilding will add new artworks.
About Graphic Rewilding
Graphic Rewilding are on a mission to reconnect people with the natural world through art, fostering positive mental well-being. The artists are working across the globe, with artworks unveiled in China in 2024 and new works across the US being launched later this year. Botanic Tapestry at Burghley marks their largest and most ambitious UK project to date.
