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Graham Bennett, Reasons for Voyaging (2003), Christchurch Art Gallery |
Graham Bennett
Type of Practice
- Temporary installation
- Site specific
- Abstract/sculptural
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Graham Bennett, Firefighters Tribute (2002), Avon River, Christchurch |
Additional Information
Graham Bennett was born in Nelson in 1947, and graduated from the University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts in 1970. He works in glass, steel, stone, bronze and ceramics, often basing his work around framework-like structures. Bennett’s sculptures deal directly with the relationships between people, place and identity, tying it to sea, sky and land with particular reference to the Pacific region.
An interview with Graham Bennett about Reasons for Voyaging is available on-line at:
www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz/Building/ReasonsForVoyaging/
An on-line information sheet PDF is available at:
www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz/Collection/Infosheets/91_14.pdf
Public Commissions
- Firefighter’s Tribute (2002), built by the Avon River as part of a Firefighter’s Reserve, and coinciding with the 7th World Firefighters Games. It was constructed from steel recovered from the wreckage of the World Trade Centre as a gift to New Zealand from New York City, as were four other “Cities of Peace” worldwide.
- Reasons for Voyaging (2003), a large sculptural installation acting as a welcome at the entrance of the Christchurch Art Gallery, commemorating the new building.
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Graham Bennett, Lines Extending Kurashiki (2003), Kurashiki, Japan |
- Lines Extending Kurashiki (2003), a gift from Christchurch City to Kurashiki in Japan, commemorating three decades as sister cities. The sculpture was completed by Bennett in Japan during a five week residency at Kurashiki University, and was constructed from stainless steel, and boulders from the Waimakariri and Rakaia Rivers in Canterbury, and Takahashi River in Japan.
Works in Christchurch Area
- Firefighters Tribute (2002), by the Avon River, corner of Madras and Kilmore Streets
- Reasons for Voyaging (2003), Christchurch Art Gallery
- Engage (2006), South Christchurch Library, corner of Colombo Street and Hunter Terrace
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Graham Bennett, Engage (2006), South Christchurch Library |
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