February 23 - March 17, 2002 Changing Spaces

Sculpture is the most public art form. A sculpture occupying a public space is seen by huge numbers of people. Whether it delights, offends, bemuses or simply bores is a matter of considerable public interest.

The recent burgeoning of commissioned sculptures, both public and private, throughout the country is a cause for celebration. What is most apparent from this activity is the energy, excitement and innovation, in widely diverse media, of current sculptural practice in New Zealand.

Changing Spaces was conceived for New Zealand Festival 2002 as a showcase for large-scale outdoor sculptures. Our intention was to bring these works to as wide an audience as possible and increase knowledge and awareness of New Zealand contemporary sculptors and their work.

The City to Sea walk along the Wellington waterfront has become a well-worn path for promenading and is an ideal venue for such a unique exhibition.

Civic Square is already host to work by some of our most distinguished contemporary sculptors…..