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These new planters are works of art

Gardening for art lovers - by Franki Hobson
  • 20 Mar 2020

WATCH: For the ultimate artwork garden, watch Graham Ross as he traverses Highfields Garden.

YO2’s exclusive range of cast iron sculpture planters are not just a pretty face, oversized hand or saber tooth tiger. The designers, famous for working with some of the world’s most luxurious and leading brands, from Relais & Chateaux to Google, blend function, flair and a whole load more.

Cypriot designers YO2 design and cast the iron planters in an innovative and contemporary style, with a decidedly baroque and cheerful spirit. Under the direction of Pericles Liatsos, the YO2 brand was created in 2011 by a team of passionate designers.

saber tooth tiger glutonous cast iron planter

Sleek edges and clean lines are the key element of this product design. "Turning into nature as a source of inspiration, we have transform animal figure into a practical and ergonomic solution." ‘Glutonous’ cast iron, 100% recyclable, can endure exposure to extreme weather conditions. Size: 50W x 140L x 85H cm. Available in other colours upon request.

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Weather or not?

The planters are inspired by classical statues and animal forms in geometric shapes, with smooth-to-touch surfaces and the best bit, they're easy to wipe over and clean. 

Built for rain, hail, shine, and certainly fit for an art gallery, the large-scale planters’ materials and coatings provide a sturdy and durable product that can endure exposure to extreme weather conditions.

run the show planter

‘Run the Show’ is an innovative product line which offers the consumer a modern and stylish decoration based on human hand. ‘Run the Show’, cast iron, 100% recyclable, can endure exposure to extreme weather conditions. Size: 145W x 125L x 115H cm. Available in other colours upon request.

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Anti art-critic

And while you might be reluctant to leave such a beautiful artwork in your garden, the planters are have anti-vandalism and anti-theft properties. TIP: Might be worth positioning your security camera at the planter just to laugh at would-be vandals trying to break this metal sculpture. The planters are also fire-resistant and waterproof.   

cast iron planter trumpet

We’re not usually one to blow our own trumpet, but on this occasion… ‘Lalala’, cast iron, 100% recyclable, can endure exposure to extreme weather conditions. Size: 75W x 75L x 120H cm. Available in other colours upon request.

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Heavy metals

Metal is a fantastic material for art, building structures, tools and more. The material has strength, durability, longevity and performance. “Throughout history, iron has been used - it can last hundred years if properly cared for, keeping its uniqueness and the upscale artisan feel,” explain the YO2 Design team.

cast iron planter

Simple geometric shapes applied to human face makes this product elegant and unique. ‘Human Being’, cast iron, 100% recyclable, can endure exposure to extreme weather conditions. Size: 85W x 85L x 140H cm. Available in other colours upon request.

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Franki Hobson is a women’s lifestyle journalist and editor with more than twenty years’ experience. Her areas of expertise include homes, health, parenting, relationships and wellbeing. Franki has two gorgeous boys, Maxwell, 10, and Louis, 1 ½.

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