Hydra

Name: Hydra, Abstract Outdoor Tree Sculpture in Bronze - David Harber US
Brand: David Harber

Inspired by the graceful movement of aquatic plants, Hydra’s verdigris bronze fronds stretch skyward, creating sweeping curves and reflections. This slender sculpture comes alive at night, casting mysterious shadows and inviting personal poetry to adorn its elegant branches.

Variations & finishes

1. Bronze and Gold Leaf

Verdigris or antique tan patina bronze and 24-carat gold leaf

2. Bronze and Stainless Steel

Verdigris or antique tan patina bronze and mirror-polished stainless steel

3. Stainless Steel

Mirror-polished stainless steel

Hydra is available in three sizes with larger sizes available on request. This sculpture can be lit with a warm white LED.

Available standard size

Hydra comes in 87 inches, 108 inches, 118 inches. Other sizes available on request.

Available finishes

Bronze, Bronze and Stainless Steel, Bronze and Gold Leaf, Stainless Steel

Example scale

87 inches, 108 inches, 118 inches
(Model scale: 71 inches)

Design details

“You have all been fantastic at David Harber, from improving, at our request, the lead time at our request to storing the sculpture because we weren’t ready! The guys who visited the site were very polite, clean and tidy. They waited around for a considerable amount of time for the client to approve the facing of the sculpture.”

Kate Gould Gardens

Hydra is inspired by the gentle swaying and vertical movement of aquatic plants. Its individual fronds interact with one another to create sweeping curves, shadows and reflections. The opportunity to personalize the sculpture by including words of wisdom on two of the fronds adds an atmosphere of intimacy.

Working as a team to create a custom large-scale Hydra for Denver Water.

The ability to personalizing this outdoor sculpture with an engraved motto or quotation can give Hydra a sense of intimacy.

The sculpture comes with a discreet single LED uplighter for after dark, allowing the twisting fronds to cast myriad shadows.

Product information

Hydra comes with its own base plate that needs to be bolted down onto a smooth and level foundation pad which should be sited below ground level. This allows room for an electric cable and for the base of the sculpture to be covered in gravel or planting, giving the illusion that it is growing out of the ground. The piece can also sit above the water with the base plate adjusted accordingly to meet the specific setup.

The piece should not be placed in positions prone to strong crosswinds, as over time significant movement could weaken the base of the sculpture. A stainless-steel Hydra should be placed in dappled or full shade to avoid any potential scorching that the slightly irregular reflection may cause to the surrounding area.

Shipping and installation quotes can be obtained and charged at cost.

The bronze that Hydra is made from will exhibit some natural weathering with age; however, periodic cleaning will help preserve its beauty. We recommend cleaning it at least once a year with only warm water and a soft cloth to remove any detritus. The stainless-steel version should firstly be washed with a hose to remove any dust or sand particles, and then cleaned and polished with glass cleaner. Use of any abrasive cleaner will damage the finish and must be avoided. Maintenance instructions will be issued on installation.