Envoy, 2022

Abstract

The SOTG 2022 Selection committee members include Curator Nigel Borrell, formally of Toi o Tāmaki and Te Papa, and Curator of Pacific Cultures, Rachel Yates. Since 2003, Sculpture on the Gulf has become established as New Zealand’s foremost outdoor sculpture exhibition, a unique contribution to the cultural life of Aotearoa New Zealand. The event is estimated to have attracted over 30,000 visitors over 2 weeks. Envoy consists of two billboard skins stretched across a supporting steel frame, installed back-to-back, and positioned close to shore with a seaward/inland orientation. The site-specific positioning of billboards reflected a vantage point enabling the seaward facing billboard to be viewed by vessels entering and leaving Matiatia harbour. The reverse side, inland facing billboard enabled a viewing for walkers from a distant and close proximity. A satellite exhibition showcasing works from participating artists was concurrently staged at the Waiheke Galley space.