UCOL artists feature in Sculpture event

21 July 2010

Three UCOL Fine Arts graduates are amongst the finalists in the inaugural Sculpture Wanganui event.

 

Five sculptural works by local and national artists have been shortlisted for installation along the riverfront in Whanganui. The event which starts in mid September and runs for two weeks.

The shortlisted artists are: Daniel Clifford, Paul Dibble, Mikel Durel Browne (in conjunction with Kerry McDonnell and Max Cody), Matt Pine and Sarah Mauvan.  The artists' works will be installed and on display in the riverfront area, near the new Visitor Information Centre, during the two week event.

Kerry McDonnell, Mikel Browne and Daniel Clifford hold Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from Whanganui UCOL. Daniel also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Graphic Design at Whanganui UCOL.

Daniel is in Brisbane where he is the project director for the building of an eight storey sculpture by United States artist Ned Kahn at Brisbane Airport.

The Whanganui sculptures will be judged by Rob Garrett, a member of Wellington City Council's Public Art Panel. The announcement of the prizes, including a 'people's choice' award, will be made at an awards presentation during the event. Each artist will receive a contribution towards the installation and/or transportation costs for their work.

Once the event closes, two works will remain and be sited along the riverfront area. The existing sculptures will be joined next year by the winners of Sculpture Wanganui 2011.