| Mr. Hand designed gardens as
works of fine art, intended primarily for beauty rather than utility. Like fine art, the garden was to be a place that was
original, emotionally powerful and composed. Schooled in
abstract
expressionism, Mr. Hand eschewed mere decoration. If something was
"pretty," he would discourage it in favor of something irregular and even
disturbing.
Through trial and error as much as the study of art
through the ages, Mr. Hand created powerful spaces and dramatic color
combinations. Because the garden is ever changing, he regarded it as the
most challenging art form.
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