Discovering Brookgreen Gardens: Art, Nature, and Memories of 1983

Discovering Brookgreen Gardens: Art, Nature, and Memories of 1983

This post is part of an ongoing project: scanning my old slides, prints, and negatives (late 1970’s to 2004) to digital.

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Brookgreen Gardens is just south of Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. While named Botanical Gardens, it is home to the largest collection of American figurative sculpture in the country. Amongst the lush greenery of coastal South Carolina are over 1,400 works.

Our Photography Guild trip there in August, 1983 caught the beauty and tranquility of the Gardens.

A serene pathway through Brookgreen Gardens, framed by large oak trees draped in Spanish moss, surrounded by lush greenery.

A marble sculpture of a bird, possibly an eagle, perched on a rock with its wings folded, displayed against a textured brick wall.

A bronze sculpture of an elephant with its trunk raised, set against a brick wall.

A sculpture of two figures embracing near a reflective pond, surrounded by lush greenery and trees in Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina.

A close-up view of a black sculpture of a panther poised on a stone pedestal, surrounded by greenery in Brookgreen Gardens.

A white sculpture of a seated female figure, partially draped, set on a brick pedestal against a backdrop of lush greenery.

An ornate black iron gate with decorative patterns, partially open, revealing a white statue set in a lush green garden at Brookgreen Gardens.

A stone pathway leading up a set of stairs, flanked by two decorative statues of children on brick pedestals, surrounded by lush greenery in Brookgreen Gardens.

A serene pathway lined with lush greenery leads through Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina, showcasing a tranquil atmosphere under overhanging trees.

A white sculpture of a seated girl amidst lush green ivy in Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina.

Slides were scanned to digital on May 6, 2025

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May 7, 2025

One response to “Discovering Brookgreen Gardens: Art, Nature, and Memories of 1983”

Scanned Memories: Atalaya Through My Lens in 1984

September 29, 2025 at 2:29 pm

[…] In 1960, 2,500 acres of the former estate were leased to the state of South Carolina at no cost, leading to the creation of Huntington State Park. Adjacent to the house is Brookgreen Gardens, which initially served as a showcase for Anna’s sculptures. Today, it is a premier sculpture garden featuring over 1,445 works by various artists. Click/ tap here for my 1983 visit to Brookgreen Gardens. […]

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