63 Carver: James Tapeata Medium: Traditional Maori Carving Commissioned: 2016 A joint project between the Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Katikati Open-Air Art. This traditional carving is called a ‘Pou whenua’ – a vertical land post much like a totem pole – it tells a story. The main figure depicted is Tamawhariua…
74 Artist: Crystal Barbre Year: 2019 The Wharawhara catchment, just south of Katikati, was the southern limit of kauri logging in New Zealand. Bullocks were used to haul kauri logs across the Kaimai Range in the first decade of the twentieth century, notably on Cashmore’s Clearing, a plateau near the summit of the Kaimai behind…
73 Artist: Marcel Zwezerynen Year: 2017 This was an entry in the NZ Mural Contest and Arts Festival 2017 where the theme was “The future is our Children”. As we skip and trudge through life. Just remember all previous generations that have shaped the way we live and act. The earth is our spaceship, the…
72 Artist: Chris Pointon Year: 2017 This piece was an entry in the 2017 NZ Mural Contest and Arts Festival Sculpture Competition, the theme for the festival was “Children are our Future”. These “pillars of society” have ignored the growing environmental and social issues confronting our society. Battered relics of the past, they represent flawed old…
71 Artist: Shane Walker Year: 2017 Shane entered this mural in the 2017 NZ Mural Contest and Arts Festival. Fortunately it was purchased and donated back to the community so we are thrilled to have it in our collection. Arming the future generation with knowledge. This mural depicts a child about to enter the future…
70 Artist: John Ferguson Year: 2017 Winner of the themed sculpture competition from the NZ Mural Contest and Arts Festival 2017. The theme was “Children are our future”. The title says it all. Recycled farm and orchard implements, treasures of the past generations are thoughtfully laid down to form and support a future generation. The…
69 Artist: Kerry and Jack Nicholson Year: 2017 Winner of the NZ Mural Contest and Arts Festival 2017. The future of mankind will be made by our children. 100 children given the same opportunity will come up with 100 different paths that they alone must travel. A child looking at the night sky may wonder…
68 Artist: Shane Walker, Mount Maunganui Year: 2017 The 2015 NZ Mural Contest was won by Shane Walker, this is his interpretation of the theme “Nga Taonga o Aotearoa – The Natural Treasure of New Zealand” . Shane grew up in the Coromandel where he was influenced by its landscapes and all its inhabitants. Part…
67 Artist: Graham Hoete, Mr G, Tauranga Year: 2017 This mural was painted by Graham Hoete, known as Mr G. It depicts local Taonga (treasure) Mable Wharekawa-Burt who was made a Member of the NZ Order of Merit in 2009 for her service to performing arts and the community. This mural is part of a…
66 Artist: Todd Uttinger Poet: Mike Subritzky Artist: Steve Graveson, Waihi Year: 2016 As part of the communities WW1 celebrations this installation is based around the poem of Mike Subritzky, New Zealands leading war poet and Katikati born. He is the first New Zealand poet to have his war poetry read at Westminster Abbey (2004, by…
