Jocelyn Pratt, ‘Luminary’ (1999), Bioeconomy Science Institute, Kirikiriroa Hamilton

Image: Bronwyn Holloway-Smith, Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand, July 2026

Bioeconomy Science Institute, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research Group 

Bioeconomy Science Institute, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research Group, Gate 10 Silverdale Road, University of Waikato Campus, Kirikiriroa Hamilton

Jocelyn Pratt, ‘Luminary’ (1999)

Jocelyn Pratt is a well-established stone sculptor based in Putaruru. She works in hard volcanic stone as well as marble, Bowenite, Schist and Piermonite, sourcing stone from throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

Her works celebrate the environment, nature and culture where she explores and enhances the natural qualities of stone in form, polish, texture, light and shadow. Her aim is to create tactile restful forms, celebrating the natural solidity and strength of stone. 

Pratt has participated in over 100 symposia and her works are held in public and private collections throughout New Zealand and Internationally.

JOCELYN PRATT Stone Sculptor Aotearoa / New Zealand