Capital and Prow - Civic Square - Wellington, New Zealand - Abstract Public Sculptures on Waymarking.com

Capital and Prow represent the Maori and Pakeha histories of Aotearoa New Zealand. Prow has a Taniko (weaving) pattern and represents a waka and New Zealand Maori history. Capital draws on classical architecture and represents New Zealand European history.

The works are from Pine's 10-work stone sculpture series, called Reflections on an Ancient Past.

The inscription on the plaque reads

"Capital and Prow

The sculptures by Matt Pine on either side of the stairs are part of a series of 10 works called Reflections on an Ancient Past.

Capital (above) is based on European classical architectural elements with koru form on the edges.

Prow (on the other side) depicts a Maori canoe prow with Taniko weave motif on the edges - a mix of European and Maori cultural elements."

The coordinates are from the Capital sculpture where the plaque is located.

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Title: Prow and Capital Artist: Matt Pine Media (materials) used: Stone Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Civic Square Date of creation or placement: 1991

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