Park Hyatt London River Thames unveils an exclusive exhibition ‘Ask a Tree’ by celebrated British sculptor Charlie Whinney, on display in the hotel’s striking lobby until 31st May 2026. Best known at Chelsea Flower Show for the sweeping steam-bent sculpture at the heart of Arit Anderson’s BBC Garden of Hope in 2021, Whinney’s exhibition at the hotel coincides with this year’s show, taking place just across the river from 19th – 23rd May.
Ask a Tree, the new collection of sculptures by Charlie Whinney displayed at Park Hyatt London River Thames, is an attentive dialogue between artist and tree, shaped through time spent listening in both woodland and workshop, allowing natural form and material to guide each outcome. Created under regenerative design principles, the collection reflects a commitment to environmental responsibility and community connection, where each piece carries a sense of origin and place. Open daily from 11:00am to 11:00pm, the exhibition at Park Hyatt London River Thames invites both hotel guests and the wider public to experience Whinney’s distinctive sculptural work within the refined surroundings of the luxury riverside destination in Nine Elms.
Known for his fluid, nature-inspired installations crafted from sustainably sourced wood and metal, Charlie Whinney has become internationally recognised for creating immersive artworks that explore movement, rhythm and the relationship between people and place. His monumental lobby installation, Ebb and Flow, already serves as a defining artistic centrepiece at Park Hyatt London River Thames, inspired by the ever-changing movement of the River Thames itself.
The May exhibition expands upon this artistic dialogue, presenting a curated collection of sculptural works throughout the hotel’s lobby and public spaces. Visitors will have the opportunity to view and purchase a selection of smaller artworks directly during their visit, while larger commissioned and exhibition pieces will be available for shipment in June 2026.
Renowned for his signature steam-bent wood sculptures, Whinney first show at the Chelsea Flower Show was the 2007 Cancer Research UK Garden for Andy Sturgeon almost 20 years ago. Since then, he has showcased at Chelsea Flower Show in 2019, transforming the Artisan Studios area with live demonstrations from a temporary studio. He returned in 2021 to craft the centrepiece of Arit Anderson’s BBC Garden of Hope – a sweeping wooden form that twisted through the garden like a river.