Hi everyone, Winter is truly here, not necessarily marked by the snow on the mountains but certainly by the number of frosts we’ve experienced, bird feeders hanging in the trees, firewood piles, and limited sun to dry clothes.
Let’s turn our attention to brighter things – sculptures. The teams have been focused on standardising documents, contracts, agreements, et cetera; talking with established entities like the Wellington Sculpture Trust and Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden; attending presentations and discussions; building relationships with artists; attending exhibitions; visiting potential donors; and much, much more.
While each achievement we’ve made so far has brought excitement, patience, and a little frustration at times, not to mention wonderful feelings of satisfaction, if I am honest, getting into focus around sculptures is probably the most exciting stage and potentially what we will be applauded or criticised for the most. And that’s okay as art is all about the experience, and that is truly up to the individual. Evoking emotions, love, or dislike for a piece, this will be talked about, and debated, and that is fun. There is no right or wrong, the works will be what they are. Big, small, obscure, or weird – it’s all art.
Please know we are doing our best to bring diverse and memorable works to the trail. However, as with all good things, this takes time. We ask for your patience while we work through the hurdles. The challenge: can we deliver on our promise to make the Geraldine Sculpture Trail unique in New Zealand? To spark your interest, I’d like to share some art. These may not be the sculptures you’ll see on the trail, but they serve as a starting point for a conversation about the unique nature of our project.
ROSIE
