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Waterfront art walk for Waitangi weekend
AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL
MEDIA RELEASE
2 February 2007
Waterfront art walk for Waitangi weekend
Aucklanders and tourists can now make the most of the waterfront sculpture trail with the release of a new online map and interpretive information.
The walk takes in seven sculptures around Auckland’s CBD waterfront and the information helps people to navigate around the trail and to understand the ideas behind the artworks.
Dr Robin Woodward of the University of Auckland has helped with this initiative by documenting some of the stories behind the sculptures on the trail, including Phil Price’s Cytoplasm, Greer Twiss’ Flight Trainer for Albatross, and Denis O’Connor’s Raupo Rap.
“We want to encourage people to discover and enjoy the sculptures that enhance and enrich public spaces in our city. They provide visual interest to urban areas and are at times the subject of much debate,” says Councillor Penny Sefuiva, chairperson of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee.
An extensive collection of public art works exists in Auckland City’s CBD including sculptures, statues, monuments, fountains, water features, mosaics and murals. Auckland City Council is looking to develop more “sculpture trails” to help people interpret and enjoy these works.
The waterfront offers some of the finest sites for sculpture in the city, with spectacular views of the Waitemata Harbour. The variety of works complement each other and provide a good range of examples of public sculpture in New Zealand. Each work represents one of the myriad of forms, themes and styles of work that have characterised our art scene over past decades.
“We hope that people get outside and discover some of the public sculptures located in their city and that the information available online will assist their enjoyment of the works,” says Councillor Sefuiva.
The waterfront sculpture walk is a leisurely, flat walk accessible for most people. It should take approximately an hour to complete.
The map and information can be found at http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/whatson/arts/publicart/waterfront.asp
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