In 2013 Rachel was commissioned by Derby City Council and Persimmon Homes to create a series of public art works for their new housing development in Mickleover, Derby.

Wanted to refer to the growth of new communities within new housing estates, the sculpture trail begins with a large pod at the top of the boulevard with a single seed siting alongside. As you amble down the path towards the open country side, more seeds can be found in various stages of germination.

Made from laser cut, rolled and welded sheets of Core-Ten steel, this is the first time the artist has used this wonderful material that creates it’s own protective surface by rusting to develop a rich patina.