More wonderful Wiri art in our midst
In our Spring issue, we showcased two cabinet art pieces that depicts our Wiri landscape. We’re pleased to show off the final two pieces for local businesses to enjoy.
Our brief was to create artwork that pays homage to our natural flora, fauna and landscape in Wiri such as te Puhinui, the Wiri lava caves and maunga. In particular, we wanted to see representation of Ash Hill, a small volcano which remains are hidden by industrial development.
A big thank you to Manukau Beautification Trust for facilitating this project, One(NZ) and Chorus for allowing us to get cabinet makeovers.
Corner of Hobill Ave and Joval Place Mural by Luca Bempensante
Artist Luca Bempensante’s mural depicts the natural environment of Wiri, Auckland. The mural shows Puhinui Creek and Matukutūruru (Wiri Lava Cave Mountain) a unique Auckland landmark. The mural also includes a few Kererus flying in the sky. The back of the cabinet is a typical rural New Zealand landscape.
Kellow Place mural by John Crouch
John Crouch is a Papatoetoe based artist. His cabinet depicts Matukutūreia (McLaughlins Mountain), a thriving Te Puhinui with flourishing birdlife. The water tank servicing Papatoetoe is depicted on top of this mountain, however it was later removed in 2010.