Emblem-Star Fish

1974

Roy Cowan

Accessible

Type

  • Wall Mounted Sculpture

Medium

  • Steel

Dimensions

  • Est. H250mm [Weight: 700lbs]

Roy Cowan (Ngāpuhi, Te Atiawa), ‘Emblem-Star Fish’ (1974), University of Otago, Ōtepoti Dunedin.

Image: Bronwyn Holloway-Smith, Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand, 2021

1974–Current

Foyer, Burns Arts Building, near 93 Albany St, Main Campus, University of Otago, North Dunedin, Ōtepoti Dunedin

Artists
Credit

University of Otago Art Collection

Associated Artwork Organisation(s)

Description

Roy Cowan's winning entry to the National Bank 1972 Mural Award, 'Emblem-Star Fish' was subsequently donated to University of Otago in November 1974.

"Fabricated from welded steel sheet this particular work is a departure from his usual style (Cowan is better known as a ceramicist). The surface has been enriched with an organic texture made by grinding tools."

~ cited in Ali Bramwell et al. Otago Sculpture Trails : University Walk. Otago Sculpture Trust 2003.