Charlie, Sienna, Jack, Lola, Olivia M., and James C. went on a trip to Pah Homestead to browse the Terry Stringer exhibition.
We look forward to bringing another group of children to this exhibition sometime next term.
25 June 2013 to 1 September 2013, Main Galleries
Terry Stringer has an abiding interest in uniting multiple
elements into a singular sculpture. Stringer encourages the viewer to
make a series of acquaintances with his works, to discover a succession
of subjects within one sculpture. The viewer who takes the time to
examine a work from different perspectives is rewarded with a
multi-faceted experience.
In Transfigured Heads Stringer’s recent works
representing heads and figures are exhibited within the context of his
artistic development over several decades, with earlier sculpture drawn
from the James Wallace Arts Trust Collection.
Terry Stringer ONZM is a leading New Zealand sculptor. Born in
Cornwall in 1946, he arrived in New Zealand in 1953. Graduating with
Honours in 1967 from the University of Auckland’s Elam School of Fine
Arts, Stringer has been the recipient of many significant scholarships
and awards. Working mainly in three dimensions, Stringer delights in
creating spatial illusions and concealed meanings within his works.
Narrative elements are often present in his figure sculptures, drawn
from a wide range of artistic and literary sources. Stringer has
exhibited extensively throughout his career, with solo shows in
Auckland, Sydney, Los Angeles and London.