The winner of this year’s award is Maxine Schaffer from the Royal College of Art Sculpture School for her work “Buckhorn Plantain” in painted steel.
The sculpture will be unveiled and presentation of the award made at the Millennium Arena, East Carriageway, at 7pm on Monday 3 September.
Wine and snacks will be served from 6.30pm.
All Friends are welcome.
The award is the result of collaboration between the Friends of Battersea Park, the Royal College of Art Sculpture School and Wandsworth Council.
Landscaping at the Winter Garden was completed in April with only key trees and shrubs remaining, forming the foundation of the garden. The spaces opened up will be replanted with a range of trees for winter interest with shrubs, perennials and bulbs grouped beneath them. The planting list includes no fewer than 303 trees and shrubs, 22,375 perennials and 46,780 bulbs. Depending on the funds raised, it is hoped that planting will start this autumn. Meanwhile the open area has been sown with grass and wild flowers.