Pare - Waikato, Raukawa, Wairere

1993

Kerry Wilson

Accessible

Type

  • Carving
  • Whakairo

Medium

  • Wood

Dimensions

  • H1800 x W2200 X D110mm

Kerry Wilson, 'Pare,' 'Matauranga,' and 'Guardian' (1993), University of Waikato, Kirikiriroa Hamilton.

Images: Bronwyn Holloway-Smith, Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand, 2022

1993–Current

1.30 MSB – Waikato Management School, University of Waikato, Kirikiriroa Hamilton

Artists
Credit

University of Waikato Art Collection

Associated Artwork Organisation(s)

Description

Part of a set of 3 tōtara carvings created in the same year: 'Guardian'; 'Pare - Waikato, Raukawa, Wairere'; and 'Matauranga.'

In this piece the Waikato River is personified, with Raukawa guarding one side and Wairere the other. It represents the permanence of the Waikato Region and the Waikato River and shows the value and importance of education and knowledge for those who come to the University. The work was unveiled 3 September 1993.

Source: University of Waikato Art Collection

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