She does not use any molds of her pieces. Hesse demands realism and authenticity in her artwork. Creativity is the centerpiece of Monika's garden, which has become a forum for this accomplished artist to express her lifelong study and love of nature - with her art at the heart of it all. Clay lends itself to the outdoors, because it comes from the earth. A trip through Monika's garden is like a treasure hunt - and everywhere you turn, you're certain to find another surprise.
Art is scattered casually about.
Many of her works are inscribed with poetic sayings, echoing the sentimental prose of fellow gardeners. English ivy grown from the crown of an elegant bust - the figure reminiscent of a Greek goddess. An owl wall hanging, with an open pocket perfectly suited for small plants, hangs from the six-foot wooden fence, allowing ferns to cascade across individually sculpted feathers. Many of her clay sculptures include birds. She likes to display her birds in natural settings, both indoors and outdoors.