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 PikiaoGreg Whitecliffe
(1954-2001)
Oil on canvas
1999
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2005
Greg Whitecliffe and wife Michele were the founders of the internationally recognised Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design in Auckland. Greg was an accomplished artist who exhibited in New Zealand and overseas. |  Fern, Matiatia Frond & FeatherVirginia King
Born 1946
Fern & Feather
Stainless Steel
2004
Matiatia Frond
Macrocarpa sculpture
2003
Commissioned and gifted by Lady Fisher, 2005
Virginia King's sculptures celebrate life in the Pacific and are predominantly created from salvaged timbers, cast bronze and stainless steel. She exhibits nationally and internationally and her public works include The David Lange Memorial in Otahuhu. |  LalangaTerry Koloamatangi Klavenes
Born 1973
Painted mural on wood
2005
Commissioned and sponsored by Auckland Airport |
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 Leaf CanopyTania Patterson
Born 1969
Powdercoated Zincalum
2005
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2007
In 1989 Tania graduated from Unitech with a Diploma in Craft Design Jewellery. Since then she has established herself as a self-employed jeweller. She has exhibited in both group and solo shows throughout New Zealand galleries. Leaf Canopy is Tania's first large scale sculptural work reflecting on her environmental concerns and love of nature. |  So When the Future is DormantJohn Pule
Born 1962
Lithograph/etching on Velin Arches
2002
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2007
John Pule was born in 1962 in the village of Liku, Niue and moved to New Zealand in 1964 with his family. After reading the works of New Zealand poets John began writing – publishing two novels and four books of poems. He has been involved with many poetry events and has exhibited his paintings in New Zealand and the Pacific. |  Looking at Rain Too LongJohn Pule
Born 1962
Lithograph/etching on Velin Arches
2002
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2007 |
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 Land of the Long White ShroudTerry Kleemann
Born 1958
Oil on board
2007
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2007
Terry was born in rural Western Australia in 1958. He first moved to NZ in 1978 and has also painted throughout the Pacific, capturing its unique colours and personality. Although colour blind, his works exhibit a deep passion for the subject, capturing a narrative as much as a single moment in time, inspired by colours, and an appreciation of form and feeling. |  Icon No 6Edward Bullmore
(1933-1978)
Wood canvas and ceramic sculpture
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2005
Edward Bullmore completed a Diploma in Fine Arts (Hons) at the University of Canterbury in 1955 and taught in Tauranga before travelling to Florence and London to further his artistic career. In London Bullmore exhibited alongside Miro, Picasso, Dali and Magritte. In the 1960s he was included in the prestigious international art dictionary, Thieme Becker. |  ShieldDr Richard Shortland Cooper
Born 1962
Acrylic on wood
2006
Gifted by Dr Richard Shortland Cooper, 2006
Manukau artist Dr Richard Shortland Cooper is a New Zealand born Cook Islander who holds a Doctorate in Fine Arts. He has worked with many medium, particularly wood, from an early age. Richard has completed commissioned public works of art and exhibited nationally and internationally. |
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 Quiet WindMark Wooller
Born 1964
Oil on canvas
2005
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2005
The artworks of Mark Wooller are fresh, new and rich in both meaning and technique. His work reflects his surroundings and his inspiration lies around him in everyday natural objects; from the sticks on the forest floor, to the stones of nearby cascading rivers and the bounty of the ocean. |  Oranga IIEmily Karaka
Born 1952
Oil on canvas
2001
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2005 |  Oranga 1Emily Karaka
Born 1952
Oil on canvas
2001
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2005
Emily Karaka was born in Auckland and has strong links with the city. She belongs to Nga Tai who are a hapu of Tainui tangata whenua of Tamaki. Her tribal affiliations include Ngati Wai, Waiohua and Ngati Hine. Emily’s work is classified as expressionist, her style may be characterised by vibrant colour and multiple layers of paint. |
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 E HineIsrael Tangaroa Birch
Born 1976
Metal Sculpture
2007
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2007
Israel graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design degree from Eastern Institute of Technology in 1991 and has a Masters in Maori Visual Art from Massey University. Israel’s interest in art stems from the time of his father’s redundancy from the Whakatu freezing works. "He returned to carving. This was great for my dad as it was a way of healing him and our family." |  New Guinea GirlsPeter McIntyre
(1910-1995)
Watercolour
1965
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2005
Peter McIntyre was born in Dunedin and educated at Otago Boys High School. In 1930, encouraged by his father, also an artist, he travelled to London to further his studies at the Slade School of Art. He was an Official War Artist to the New Zealand Division during WWII and painted portraits of NZ heroes and recorded his visual interpretations of military encounters. |  Namaqumaqua VillageDouglas Badcock
Born 1922
Oil on canvas board
1973
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2006
Douglas Badcock has had a long and successful career as an artist. Douglas prefers to paint his subject directly on site using oil. Douglas has exhibited extensively throughout his career with his paintings often selling out. Douglas has won a first, two seconds and a third place in the Kelliher Art Awards. He has also written several books. |
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 MaraetaiNiki Hastings-McFall
Born 1959
Artificial Flower Lightbox
2005
Commissioned and gifted by Anna and Gary McNabb, 2005
Niki Hastings-McFall was born in Titirangi, Auckland. Much of her work is inspired by her heritage which she discovered after first meeting her Samoan father in 1992. Niki has a degree in visual arts from the Manukau Institute of Technology and has exhibited nationally and internationally. |  Manukau HarbourGraham Pettett
Born 1940
Acrylic on canvas
2005
Commissioned and purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2005
Graham lives at Bucklands Beach. He has a passion for the natural beauty of the NZ countryside and likes to venture off the beaten track where there’s a wealth of subjects to paint. He has participated in both group and joint solo exhibitions with his artist wife Mary, is a member of the Howick Art Group and is published in Art Trail Out East. |  Manukau HarbourNiki Hastings-McFall
Born 1959
Artificial Flower Lightbox
2005
Commissioned and gifted by Anna and Gary McNabb, 2005 |
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 Looking West - Manukau, 03/08Geoff Tune
Born 1947
Acrylic, crayon and graphite on panel
2008
Commissioned and purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2008
Geoff Tune has been exhibiting regularly since 1969 and is represented in both public and private collections including galleries in Auckland and Gisborne. Tune founded and was the Head of the Manukau School of Visual Arts at Manukau Institute of Technology. |  RestsSolan Chan
Stoneware and porcelain
2003
Gifted by Solan and Warren Chan, 2006
Solan pursues her own innovations in contemporary pottery and explores the invisible hands played in the firing of the kilns. Her works burned the vibrant colours of New Zealand with traces of Chinese romance from ages afar. |  Lion Foundation Hall of ChampionsOtis Frizzell born 1971
Dan Tippett born 1973
Aerosol paint
2006
Commissioned & sponsored by Lion Foundation
Dan has been part of many group shows, had numerous solo exhibitions featuring oil paintings of Coromandel landcapes and has been practicing graffiti art since 1991. He has been part of many high profile media ventures and has completed many different artworks from private murals to large public commissions. |
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 Sir Barry CurtisOtis Frizzell
Born 1971
Aerosol paint
2007
Commissioned and purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2007
Otis has more than 15 years of public graffiti art experience, and since 1998 has retained his position as New Zealand’s highest profile graffiti artist. He has been part of many high profile media ventures and continues to exhibit art and has completed public commissions in New Zealand and overseas. |  Hunua FallsNiki Hastings-McFall
Born 1959
Artificial Flower Lightbox
2005
Commissioned and gifted by Anna and Gary McNabb, 2005 |  Hauraki GulfGraham Pettett
Born 1940
Acrylic on canvas
2005
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2005 |
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 Guy FawkesKarl Maughan
Born 1964
Oil on canvas
1996
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2005
Karl Maughan was born in Wellington in 1964. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Elam School of Fine Arts and has exhibited regularly since graduating. Karl has had many exhibitions and also has important public, private and corporate collections throughout New Zealand. He is also well represented in significant international collections. |  Blossom TreesMark Lander
Born 1955
Mixed Media
2005
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2006
Mark Lander works with materials from the environment and is a painter, ceramicist and papermaker. Mark harvests materials such as flax and hand-makes paper on a large scale to use in his artworks. For colour he uses natural clays that are ground and formulated as tempera paint or glazes on paperclay ceramic work. |  Casting & GatheringMark Wooller
Born 1964
Oil on canvas
2005
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2005 |
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 Frangipani LeiPeter Nicholls
Born 1936
Metal Sculpture
2006
Commissioned and gifted by Sue Fisher, 2006
Dunedin artist Peter Nicholls has exhibited work since 1963. A qualified teacher, Peter has held many senior art roles at different educational institutions and has been the recipient of many art awards. He has impressive sculptures throughout New Zealand and overseas. |  Chinese Flower and Birds seriesJiang Xi
Watercolour
1993
Gifted by Jiang Xi, Artist, 2006
Jiang Xi was nurtured by his parents in the traditional art of Chinese painting since childhood, his work is characterised by using traditional brush and ink. |  FlyingRudy Van Der Pol
Born 1958
Metal Sculpture
2005
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2005
Rudy Van Der Pol was born in Christchurch in 1958. He was brought up in a creative household with his two Dutch parents who were also artists. Rudy has received formal training in jewelry making, graphics and illustration, photography, landscape design, bronze casting and etching. Rudy is represented in private collections throughout New Zealand, Australia, The United States and Europe. |
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 ConstellationMark Wooller
Born 1964
Oil on canvas
2005
Purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2005 |  LalangaTerry Koloamatangi Klavenes
Born 1973
Vinyl on glass
2005
Commissioned and sponsored by Auckland Airport |  Acknowledgement BoardTerry Koloamatangi Klavenes
Born 1973
Graphics on perspex
2005
Commissioned and purchased by TelstraClear Pacific Public Art Fund, 2005 |
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 Thank You ASB TrustTerry Koloamatangi Klavenes
Born 1973
Aluminium plaques sculptured
2006
Terry Koloamatangi Klavenes is a specialised graphic designer and photographer and has completed many commissioned works in New Zealand – with murals and sculptures in Manukau and Auckland in particular. Terry has had several exhibitions, solo and combined and was the recipient of the 2007 Martin Hughes Contemporary Pacific Art Award. |  KowhaiDr Richard Shortland Cooper
Born 1962
Graphic on vinyl
2005
Commissioned & sponsored by ASB, 2005 |
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