Butterfly Wind Sculpture. Rotorua. New Zealand.
S 38° 07.987 E 176° 15.530
60H E 435044 N 5779155
This attractive Wind Sculpture stands in the Government Gardens beside Memorial Drive. It was donated to Rotorua City by the Dutch descendants who had settled here.
Waymark Code: WMHDEG
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 06/26/2013
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This beautiful sculpture is propelled by the wind. The wings of the sculpture have been stylized to represent the Polynesian sails in honour of Tangata Whenua. The blue legs symbolize the connection of the people to the land. And the shape of the wings is evocative of a butterfly, an ancient symbol of human endeavour, spirit and hope, common to all.
The Dutch descendants donated this work of art as a token of appreciation for the hospitality received during their years of settlement.
Sculptor: Martin Tissink, 2008.
Title of Piece: Butterfly Wind Sculpture
Artist: Martin Tissink
Material/Media: Steel
Date of Creation or Placement: 2008
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Memorial Drive, Government Gardens.
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
Web link(s) to YouTube or other video: Not listed
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