Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 10, 2024 4:47:12 GMT 12
NEW SALTWATER CREEK BRIDGE CONNECTS WATER AND LAND THROUGH TOI MĀORI DESIGN
A much-anticipated new Saltwater Creek bridge with artwork designed by toi Māori artist Fayne Robinson has opened, combining striking design with modern, safe access for cyclists and pedestrians in the central city.
Te Arawhiti ki Matangi Āwhio, replaced the previous bridge spanning Saltwater Creek near the Trafalgar Centre. It was officially opened by Nelson Mayor Nick Smith and kaumātua on Friday 5 July.
The artwork, designed by toi Māori artist Fayne Robinson, is an eye-catching design made up of two alternating triangular panels, the wheku and the kōwhaiwhai.
He says the panels acknowledge the eight iwi of Te Tauihu.....
our.nelson.govt.nz/media-releases-2/new-saltwater-creek-bridge-connects-water-and-land-through-toi-maori-design/
A much-anticipated new Saltwater Creek bridge with artwork designed by toi Māori artist Fayne Robinson has opened, combining striking design with modern, safe access for cyclists and pedestrians in the central city.
Te Arawhiti ki Matangi Āwhio, replaced the previous bridge spanning Saltwater Creek near the Trafalgar Centre. It was officially opened by Nelson Mayor Nick Smith and kaumātua on Friday 5 July.
The artwork, designed by toi Māori artist Fayne Robinson, is an eye-catching design made up of two alternating triangular panels, the wheku and the kōwhaiwhai.
He says the panels acknowledge the eight iwi of Te Tauihu.....
our.nelson.govt.nz/media-releases-2/new-saltwater-creek-bridge-connects-water-and-land-through-toi-maori-design/