1st August 2018
Arthur PorrittOn Crosby Road in Hamilton Brent Larsen celebrates the sporting career of Arthur Porritt with his painted Chorus cabinet. Born in Wanganui Arthur Porritt represented New Zealand at the 1924 Summer Olympic Games in Paris where he won a bronze medal in the 100m dash. The race became the subject of the feature film 'Chariots of Fire' but at his request Porritts name was changed to Tom Watson. Arthur Porritt had an illustrious medical and military career, rising to Colonel in the Territorial Army, surgeon to two reigning monarchs (King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II) and in 1967 was appointed as the 11th Governor-General of New Zealand.
2nd August 2018
Bounty LaneBased out of Napier, Cinzah is a multidisciplinary artist who uses his artworks to showcase environmental issues. His murals use strong bold colours that give his subjects a life of their own. This mural is his contribution to the Street Prints Mauao event held in Mt Maunganui in 2017.
3rd August 2018
WaterwayThis trompe l’oeil (trick of the eye) mural was created by American artist John Pugh in 2011. John Pugh is an illusion artist who has helped to revitalize the trompe l’oeil genre, he has created more than 200 illusion murals in cities around the Americas, in Taiwan and this mural 'Waterway' here in New Plymouth. The mural can be found in Huatoki Plaza in the heart of the city.
4th August 2018
Gone but not Forgotten'Gone but not Forgotten' was painted by Paul Deans on this Chorus cabinet on Wainoni Rd in Christchurch. Our thanks goes to Paul Corliss for allowing us to use this photo on our map.
5th August 2018
Kent StThis is another of the BOON Hamilton Street Art murals created for the 2018 edition. The mural is by a trio of artists going by the name of The Underwater Collective, it can be found on Kent St in Frankton. There is a fantastic amount of detail in the mural, absolutely requires a second look, and a third, and....
6th August 2018
Sarah Crystal (Go Paint)Our featured artist #112 is Sarah Crystal (Go Paint). Sarah has been responsible for painting a number of electrical transformers with support from Counties Power and Resene. Her artwork can be found brightening up neighbourhoods in the Franklin area from Karaka to Pukekohe. Check out more of her artwork at Sarah Crystal
7th August 2018
Rora StMik Shida is an Australian artist, sculptor and muralist who, a few years ago, painted a few murals around NZ with fellow artist Eno. This one, on the main street in Te Kuiti, seems to have been a solo effort though.
8th August 2018
The Bullock TeamThe Bullock Team by Ken Young was painted in 1994. In 1902 a Kauri mill was established at the end of Wharawhara Road, this was the southern most mill as kauri do not grow further south. The mill was serviced by a bush tramline however bullocks were needed to haul the logs from where the trees were felled to the tram before transportation to the mill.
9th August 2018
Earth SunEarth Sun was created in 2007 by Caroline Robinson as part of the Panmure town centre redevelopment. The sculptural steel fence stands at 2.7m high by 8m wide and can be found on Queens Rd in Panmure.
10th August 2018
Te Waharoa O AoteaCarved from macrocarpa Te Waharoa O Aotea was created in 1990 by Selwyn Muru of Ngapuhi. The seven metre high carving welcomes visitors to Aotea Square with symbols representing Maori, Pacific and Pakeha cultures. The top of the gateway is lined with images of the Maori gods, Gods of the Sun, Sea, Forest and Elements. Other figures carved into the sculpture express a connection to the land, sea and sky with icons symbolising birds, fish, the moon and stars.
11th August 2018
Sir John WalkerIn this life sized statue of Sir John Walker sculptor Joanne Sullivan recreates a moment of glory at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. At these games John Walker won the gold medal in the 1500 metres track and field event, one of only four medals attained by New Zealand at the games. The statue is located in the Manurewa town centre.
12th August 2018
Cobham Drive UnderpassThe Cobham Drive Underpass connects Hamilton East through to the Hamilton Gardens allowing safe and easy passage for walkers and cyclists. Both sides of the 27 metre long underpass are adorned with an excellent mural created by local artists Paul Be Artist and Craig McClure. The mural features some magical and mythical landscapes utilising a cheerful palette of colours that brings the 4 metre wide underpass to life. About the artists; Craig is a visual artist and curator born in Scotland but resident in New Zealand for over 10 years, while Paul Bradley (Paul Be) is an artist, performer of live art and co-organiser of the BOON Hamilton Street Art festival. Being such a large mural we have a slideshow to see the whole thing.
13th August 2018
Pukekohe OnionsPukekohe is known for its nutrient rich volcanic soil, this, along with a warm temperate climate makes the area perfect for growing vegetables for supply to Auckland and surrounding towns. Onions and spring onions are grown in abundance in the fields, this was the inspiration for the mural on this Chorus cabinet painted by Karen Moody.
14th August 2018
Wind WandThe most recognisable sculpture along the New Plymouth waterfront walkway is Wind Wand by Len Lye. Other smaller versions of the design were built by the artist but none reached anywhere near the height of the Wind Wand. The kinetic sculpture was built post-humously by the Len Lye Foundation eighteen years after his death, standing 45 metres high it was built from a red carbon fibre and fibreglass tube that sways and dances in concert with the wind. Atop the tube is a plastic sphere containing a 1,296 LEDs that illuminates red at night, this was turned on for the first time at midnight on the 31st of December 1999
15th August 2018
Sunset Cruise in ChristchurchSunset Cruise in Christchurch painted by Anne McDonald features a spectacular sunset reflecting across the Avon River. Many thanks to Sam and Paul Corliss for allowing us to use the photo.
16th August 2018
Shark WallIn 2013 the street art duo known as BMD created this massive mural in an effort to raise awareness around the issue of shark finning. The mural features 190 sharks which is the estimated number of sharks that are killed every minute for their fins. Big thanks to Fabrice Coquet for sending us the photo to add to our map. (www.outdoorart.nz). The mural can be found on Cable St in Wellington.
17th August 2018
The PioneersThe Pioneers was created in 2008 by Mark Hill from Arrowtown. The sculpture reflects the first Irish settlers who settled in the Katikati area showing a family of three after landing having traveller up the Uretara Stream. Made from welded corten steel the sculpture, standing 7 metres in height can be found on Talisman Dr behind the main centre of Katikati.
18th August 2018
Minnie MariuThis was a nice find in an unexpected place. This Pouwhenua in Otara’s Firth Crescent reserve was unveiled in 2009 by then Manukau City Mayor, Len Brown. The pou is dedicated to Minnie Mariu who is well known as the kaitiaki of the reserve. The park is often used for late night drinking sessions but as it also contains a children’s playground every morning Minnie has set about clearing the park of rubbish, graffiti and discarded beer bottles, keeping it clean and safe for the children of the neighbourhood. The pou honours her dedication to the park and the local community.
19th August 2018
The Last of the JustFrustrated by a lack of available bronze casting facilities in the late 1950’s Molly Macalister mastered the art of sculpting in concrete. The Last of the Just was produced during this period with the elongated form and structure influenced by contemporary Italian sculptors. The design depicts a mutilated human figure which represents Hungary after the occupation by the Russians. The sculpture can be found on the south side of Chapel Lake at the University of Waikato, Hamilton East.
20th August 2018
Paul DibbleOur featured artist #113 is Paul Dibble. Born and raised on a farm in Waitakaruru Dibble's large scale sculptures can be found in many centres around New Zealand from Otago, Wellington and Napier but his most recognised commission is The New Zealand Hyde Park Corner Memorial in London He was appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the arts in the 2005 New Year Honours. This sculpture is part of the Wallace Art Trust collection, is called 'Waitakaruru, Where the Owl Sits on the Water' and can be found at the Pah Homestead in Three Kings. Check out more detail about Paul Dibble at Paul Dibble
21st August 2018
Buzzy BeeThe classic kiwi Buzzy Bee comes alive in search of pollen on this Chorus cabinet along Galbraith Ave, Hamilton. The artist Alex McLeod Art made sure that the owners of the brand were happy with Buzzy Bee being used in his painting.
22nd August 2018
Waihi Then and NowThis mural on Seddon St in Waihi shows some of the history and landmarks of the gold mining town. The mural was created by Chilton Tinling a local artist and life member of the Waihi Art Club. The mural can be found in Martha Court behind the Kids Statue.
23rd August 2018
Pukeko, Kereru, KokakoIt has been a while since we added any new artwork from the Kākano Youth Arts Collective but that doesn't mean that they haven't been busy. These three cheeky characters are part of their native bird murals found around the Henderson town centre. Pukeko, Kereru and Kokako can all be found on the wall of the Henderson campus of the Unitec Institute of Technology. (3 PHOTOS)
24th August 2018
Worcester StThe Rise 2014 Street Art festival held in Christchurch brought many highly regarded artists to the city one of which was Melbourne street artist Rone. Specialising in large scale murals of distinctive female faces Rone has produced murals on walls around the world. Our thanks to Fabrice Coquet for allowing us to use his photo on our website and map (NZ Outdoor Art).
25th August 2018
FreedomFreedom by Jeremiah was painted for the Street Prints Mauao festival held in Mt Maunganui in 2017. The mural encourages us to look through the mirror, beyond the reflection, to see the bigger picture of the world around us.
26th August 2018
Home Land SeaPainted as part of the Clendon Pride project this 45 metre long mural created in 2018 by Charles and Janine Williams uses contemporary Maori motifs and detailed paintings of native birds to tell the story of Manurewa and the surrounding area of the Manukau Harbour. The mural is book-ended by two monarch butterflies used to symbolise two brothers, Tamapahore and Tamapahure, whose conflict over a day of kite flying gave Manurewa its name. The blue peaks behind the warou (welcome swallow) portray the waves of the Manukau Harbour and the maunga behind the tui reminds us of the two volcanic hills of the area, Matukutureia and Matukutururu.
27th August 2018
Paoa PukunuiPaoa Pukunui was carved by Puhi Thompson of Ngati Paoa, one of several iwi who have occupied the pa at Maungarei (Mt Wellington) over time. With the fertile volcanic soils supporting the gardens of the pa this pou represents Rongo ma tane, the god of cultivation at the base and Paoa holding a ko (a digging stick) above. The pou can be found along the heritage trail at Stonefields in Mt Wellington.
28th August 2018
Huatoki LaneSome murals, especially those down narrow alleyways, are difficult to photograph even with a wide angle lens. We tried our best with this mural by Yelz painted in New Plymouth's Huatoki Lane for the Get Up festival in 2015.
29th August 2018
Tomin RdAlways a delight to find another bus stop in Hamilton painted by Jeremy Shirley. This one is on Tomin Road and features another of our native birds, the Tauhou or Silvereye.
30th August 2018
Expecting to FlyJust when we think that we may have found all of the Doug Ford paintings on our streets we find another lurking around the corner. This one even has a name, 'Expecting to Fly'. The painting is found outside the Post Shop in Manurewa and as the caption says it features the New Zealand postal uniform from 1928.
31st August 2018
Kelston Boys High SchoolThis transformer situated outside Kelston Boys High School was painted by Jonny 4Higher - graffiti and mural artist. The painting uses images from the high school along with the motto 'To Wisdom with Honour' but also features the Whau river which surrounds the suburb of Kelston on the northern side.