Visitors from all over the world helped create a new temporary art installation in Kensington Palace gardens to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, the Princess of Wales.
The installation of ten golden dandelion heads echoed the thousands of flowers that mourners left in front of the palace gates ten years ago.
The golden dandelions were 3.5 metres tall. Each of the heads was individually gold-leafed by members of the public visiting the gardens. One completed dandelion was erected in the gardens each week since 1 July and the final, tenth sculpture went up on 31 August, the date of the 10th anniversary. The flowers were removed in January 2008 and can no longer be seen.
About the dandelion clocks
Sofie Layton, the artist who designed the sculptures, was inspired by dandelion clocks, which are associated with the passing of time. Dandelion seeds are also often said to carry thoughts and dreams to loved ones. For further information on the flowers and other projects that Sofie has worked on, please click here. The flowers were made by Arcangel Metalwork.
