Stoneleigh Sculpture in the Gardens
07 Nov 2009
- 14 Feb 2010
Large scale sculptures by 20 New Zealand artists will be displayed on a 1.8 kilometre trail through the stunning Auckland Botanic Gardens. from 7 November 2009 - 14 February 2010.
Stoneleigh Sculpture in the Gardens is a three-month outdoor exhibition of large-scale sculptures by New Zealand’s best known, up-and-coming and most talented artists.
The trail takes you on a delightful walk through the garden collections at the region’s beautiful Botanic Gardens – only 20 minutes from downtown Auckland.
The trail features works by: Richard Wedekind, Christine Hellyar, Colleen Ryan-Priest, Tui Hobson, Bing Dawe, John Edgar, Chris Hargreaves, Phil Newbury, Aiko Groot, Peter Lange, Jamie Pickernell, David McCracken, Jeff Thomson, Phil Neary, Gaye Jurisich, Todd Butterworth, Russell Beck, Fiona Garlick, Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi and Barry Lett.
Also on display at Huakaiwaka Visitor Centre, an exhibition of small sculptures and concept drawings, and ‘Garden of Delights’, botanical gems by the New Zealand Medallion Group.
Entry to Stoneleigh Sculpture in the Gardens is free. The Gardens are open daily from 8am to 8pm and the Visitor Centre and Café Miko are open from 8am – 4pm.
Check out the Auckland Botanic Gardens website for kids’ summer workshops, wine tasting, music events and guided walks being held during the exhibition months.
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