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Nests
Date: 2020
Materials: Willow, Baskets, Stainless Steel Cable, Solar Powered Lights
Dimensions: 450 x 900 x 900mm Durham Lane
Public Commission for Art Week Auckland, Heart of the City, Auckland Council
Native bird soundscape Matt Keller at Oceania with Installation by Andrew at Network Visuals
The day before the country came into lockdown, I found a nest that had fallen out of a tree in Albert Park. This beautifully crafted construction seemed like an omen at a very uncertain time. The nest kept re surfacing in my thoughts as a symbol not only of the nests that we create for ourselves, but of our nation and country, Aotearoa; a safe haven, while the rest of the world is not so fortunate.
Before the arrival of first people to Aotearoa, this was a land of birds. The forests were bustling with the calls and songs of over 120 species of birds, with over 70 of these found only in Aotearoa. These native birds evolved in isolation over millions of years.
With these thoughts in mind, I created a series of oversized bird’s nest to hang overhead down Durham Lane. Illuminated eggs light up the nests at night, while the sound of native bird song fills the laneway, reminding us of the history of this unique land.
Date: 2020
Materials: Willow, Baskets, Stainless Steel Cable, Solar Powered Lights
Dimensions: 450 x 900 x 900mm Durham Lane
Public Commission for Art Week Auckland, Heart of the City, Auckland Council
Native bird soundscape Matt Keller at Oceania with Installation by Andrew at Network Visuals
The day before the country came into lockdown, I found a nest that had fallen out of a tree in Albert Park. This beautifully crafted construction seemed like an omen at a very uncertain time. The nest kept re surfacing in my thoughts as a symbol not only of the nests that we create for ourselves, but of our nation and country, Aotearoa; a safe haven, while the rest of the world is not so fortunate.
Before the arrival of first people to Aotearoa, this was a land of birds. The forests were bustling with the calls and songs of over 120 species of birds, with over 70 of these found only in Aotearoa. These native birds evolved in isolation over millions of years.
With these thoughts in mind, I created a series of oversized bird’s nest to hang overhead down Durham Lane. Illuminated eggs light up the nests at night, while the sound of native bird song fills the laneway, reminding us of the history of this unique land.