The Mud Maid

This "Living Sculpture" can be found in The Lost Gardens' of Heligan, in Cornwall. The iconic Mud Maid sculpture was crafted by local artists—brother and sister duo, Pete and Sue Hill. The sculpture was commissioned back in 1997 and has become an inseparable part of The Lost Gardens’ Woodland Walk ever since.

The so-called Mud Maid is a living sculpture. That means that her ‘clothes’ and ‘hair’ change with the seasons as grass, ivy, and moss grow and then wither. She has a vibrant appearance in Spring and in Summer; and she will look completely different in Autumn and Winter.

[Diana]

This is so interesting, would love to see her in the other seasons too.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

What a fantastic find and a wonderful sculture. I love it so a FAV

[katy]

This is a fabulous photo! Such interesting information too. it would be awesome to see her in all four seasons

[Bep]

Interesting find!

[carol white]

An interesting find and capture

[Joan Robillard]

Good shot

[Pat Knowles]

How fascinating….she looks very tranquil.

[Helen Jane]

fascinating concept for a sculpture - you showed her well

[Louise & Ken]

What a remarkable figure! Thanks for sharing!

[Carole Sandford]

Fascinating! We’ve said a couple of times that we must the lost gardens of Heligan, but haven’t done it yet.

[Suzanne]

Thankyou for the lovely image and post. Heligan is another place on my wish list having read a lot about it. We were to visit in January 2020 but . . .

[narayani]

What a great concept! Wonderful photo of her.

[Islandgirl]

Oh wow what an interesting sculpture!
How big is it?

[Kathy]

An interesting sculpture and it blends into the environment well.

[Jane Pittenger]

What a marvelous sculpture

[Gosia]

Very interesting

[Peter H]

Very interesting.

[Poppo Livy]

That is weird

[Helge E. Storheim]

Amazing sculpture.

[Bri]

Interesting sculpture