Mikel Durel New Zealand Artist

From the Mountain to the Sea

Mount Ruapehu andesite, totara and stainless steel.

1900mm wide X 4100mm high

This sculpture and 3 others by Daniel Clifford, Paul Dibble and Matt Pine were choosen to be made and shown for the Inaugural Wanganui District Council Sculpture Event 2010 currently showing on the riverbanks of the Whanganui River.

This sculpture was made in partnership with Max Cody, Kerry McDonnell and myself.

Max Cody is Timber and Stone, Raehihi http://timber-stone-nz.webs.com/

Glass Artist Kerry McDonnell, Wanganui http://kerrymcdonnell.webs.com/

This sculpture represents the mountain the river and water travel. The shape of the 2 standing stones are the mountain the gap between is the river. This pays respect to the history of occupation and use of the Whanganui River.

The blog site dedicated to the finding and making of this sculpture can be view on   http://wanganui-sculpture.blogspot.com/