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‘Love with the Mind’
An award-winning sculpture showcased at the 2018 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Inspired by the Royal Wedding, this striking piece forms the centerpiece of a Shakespeare-themed garden, capturing the essence of a blind kiss. It beautifully embodies the timeless quote:
“Love with the mind, not with the eyes.” — Shakespeare
Crafted from gracefully curved 8mm steel rod and finished with a durable hot-dipped zinc coating, the sculpture features solid lead lips and eyes to add depth and character. Mounted on a base tank, it’s perfectly suited for integration into water features or rockeries, enhancing any garden setting with poetic charm.
Love with the MindA Thoughtful Exploration of Love and Perception by Charles ElliottExhibited at RHS Chelsea Flower ShowDelicate yet powerful, Love with the Mind is a deeply symbolic sculpture by British artist Charles Elliott, inspired by themes of romantic love, perception, and emotional connection.
First unveiled at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show within a Shakespearean-themed garden celebrating the Royal Wedding, the piece captivated audiences with its elegance and emotional depth. The sculpture draws from one of Shakespeare’s most enduring lines: “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind. ” — A Midsummer Night’s Dream
At its heart, Love with the Mind depicts a blind kiss — an intimate moment of affection that transcends physical sight. The abstract faces lean close, lips nearly touching, yet the eyes are closed, rendered in solid lead, emphasizing that true love is felt rather than seen. It invites viewers to reflect on love as an emotional and intellectual connection, beyond superficial attraction. Crafted from hand-curved 8mm steel rod, the sculpture’s fluid, open structure gives it a sense of lightness despite its durable construction.
The entire piece is hot-dip galvanised, providing a silvery finish and long-lasting protection. Solid lead elements for the eyes and lips add contrast and depth, drawing the eye and lending presence to the flowing form. Mounted on a versatile base, the sculpture can stand alone or be integrated into rockeries or water features. When placed over water, the mirrored reflection enhances its ethereal quality—an ever-changing symbol of intangible love. With Love with the Mind, Charles Elliott offers a poetic meditation on love’s many dimensions—romantic, intellectual, and emotional.
Rooted in Shakespearean tradition yet crafted with a contemporary touch, it bridges past and present, art and nature, body and mind. As a Chelsea Flower Show centrepiece, it reminds us that the truest connections are felt with the heart and mind—not merely seen.
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The sculpture is offered in three considered heights — 200 cm, 300 cm, and 500 cm (approximately 79 in, 118 in, and 197 in) — each scale carefully proportioned to preserve elegance and visual balance while introducing a distinct sense of presence, from a refined garden statement to a commanding architectural landmark.
The original 200 cm × 200 cm edition has now sold, with further editions available in the sizes listed. Bespoke and fully customised dimensions may also be commissioned, allowing scale and proportion to be tailored precisely to individual landscapes, architectural settings, or public art environments.
The sculpture may be commissioned in steel or bronze, with the choice of material and finish guided entirely by personal preference and the character of its intended setting.
In steel, finishes include a refined oxidised patina, hot-dipped zinc, or professionally applied painted finishes, offering a subtle, architectural presence that responds beautifully to light and environment.
In bronze, the sculpture may be finished in Verdigris Bronze, Traditional Dark Bronze, or Polished Bronze, each individually patinated and hand-finished to bring warmth, depth, and a tactile richness to the surface.
We offer a low-voltage LED uplighter for your sculpture, available in warm white (3000K) or cool white options. Our IP68-rated brushed stainless steel light is supplied with a dimmable driver and includes a 12-month standard warranty, with a 7-year manufacturer’s warranty when registered online.
We’re happy to work alongside your electrician to find the best solution for power supply and installation. Additional lighting designs are available upon request, depending on the desired visual effect.
Ultra-low glare brushed metal housing
Ingress Protection Rating: IP68 (fully waterproof)
Wattage: 2W
Input: 350/700mA
Colour Temperature: 3000K (Warm White)
Light Output: 208 lumens
Dimensions: 76mm (diameter) x 83mm (height)
Dimmable
Walk-over rated only (not drive-over)
Includes LED dimmable driver (350mA)
Must be installed by a qualified electrician
For more information or to discuss custom lighting options, please get in touch.
We arrange worldwide delivery and installation, tailored to your location and the scale of the piece. Smaller sculptures are shipped using secure, tracked services; larger works are professionally crated and transported by expert art handlers or delivered in person by our team. Wherever you are, we bring sculpture to your world safely and seamlessly.
For clients across the UK and around the world, we offer a full professional installation service to ensure your sculpture is positioned exactly as intended. Whether the piece is destined for a private garden, a coastal estate, a city rooftop or a public art site overseas, our team can travel internationally to bring the final stage of the artwork to life.
To prepare an accurate installation quotation, please provide:
• Ground type – e.g. grass, soil, loose stone, hard standing, concrete pads or water
• Precise sculpture location – including any lifting, lowering or obstacles on site
• Access details – e.g. gates, stairs, steps, paths, driveway access, alleyways or fences
Our installation team will assess the site and requirements in detail, ensuring the correct foundations, fixings, lifting equipment and personnel are allocated. This allows us to deliver a seamless, safe and efficient installation experience anywhere in the world.
To receive your personalised international delivery and/or installation quote, please email the above details to: sales@charleselliottsculpture.co.uk
Price range: £83,100.00 through £669,876.00
Our sculptures are realised in bronze and steel, across a range of finishes and scales, with commission values typically ranging from £20,000 to £500,000+, shaped by scale, material and site considerations. Pricing guidance is available via the size and material options below, or by requesting a worldwide shipping quote. Collected internationally, each sculpture is created for a single client and setting — a personal work intended to bring character, warmth and a quiet smile to its surroundings, now and for generations to come.
Charles Elliott Sculpture is a contemporary studio creating sculptural works in bronze and steel for public, private, and architectural settings worldwide.
Based in England and led by sculptor Charles Elliott, the studio works with international collectors, landscape designers, developers, and public institutions, with commissioned sculptures placed across Europe and the United States.
Charles has presented work in distinguished cultural settings including Royal Ascot Racecourse and the Cheltenham Festival, and has received award recognition at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Each work is conceived as a lasting presence — shaped by material, scale, and an enduring relationship with place.
