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Defining Horizons



Along Taupo's waterfront is this sculpture named "Defining Horizons" by Graham Bennett. Made from a combination of stainless steel, Cor-ten and mild steels it symbolises journeys of discovery in New Zealand.

The artist said he wants viewers to make their own interpretations of the sculpture, but for him it has many overlapping ideas.

He said "I was thinking of Polynesian migration, Cook's voyage of discovery and families ancestral journeys, but it could be interpreted as any form of way-finding".

The upper components of it which point in different directions symbolise the longitudinal divisions of the globe which divide the Pacific Ocean and the latitudinal divisions inspired the ribs which give it a nautical feel.

Linking up with Skywatch Friday.

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Tom said…
...I love this and public art in general!
29 April 2021 at 08:09
William Kendall said…
Quite distinctive.
29 April 2021 at 13:07
Iris Flavia said…
Aren´t we all somehow into way-finding - I like the idea. And the sculpture is beautiful.
29 April 2021 at 17:33
PerthDailyPhoto said…
The sculpture is excellent Amy, very symbolic, I love public art that allows you to interpret it in your own way ✨
30 April 2021 at 01:10
local alien said…
Not sure what to make of this. Any sculpture makes food for thought. Nice to see more kiwi artistic work
30 April 2021 at 01:57
Bill said…
A beautiful and unique sculpture.
30 April 2021 at 06:41
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
It's beautiful and perfect for its site.
30 April 2021 at 08:33
Nanda kumar said…
wow! gorgeous views
30 April 2021 at 17:55
Sharon said…
It's a wonderful sculpture. It makes me think of a plant growing.
1 May 2021 at 02:19
kwarkito said…
the sculpture looks more threatening under this dark sky. But the landscape is wonderful.
1 May 2021 at 04:39
Spare Parts and Pics said…
I like it. It really seems to compliment the beautiful horizon.
1 May 2021 at 08:17
NatureFootstep said…
so interesting yet eautiful artwork. You have so many of these in NZ :)
3 May 2021 at 20:08
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