This book examines the profound connection between artist Barbara Hepworth's life and her primary creative space, Trewyn Studio and its garden. The study details how this unique environment, acquired in 1949, profoundly influenced her artistic practice and daily existence over a quarter-century. It explores the symbiotic relationship between her sculptures and the studio setting, which served as the ideal context for their display. The book also chronicles the transformation of her studio-home into the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden after her death, fulfilling her final wishes.

This book is recognized as the first dedicated study to explore the significance of Barbara Hepworth's St Ives studio, Trewyn Studio, and its garden. It is lauded for illuminating the deep connection between the artist's physical surroundings and her creative output. The work is appreciated for its detailed account of her artistic development within this specific environment. The narrative also covers the posthumous establishment of the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, a testament to her enduring legacy.