Modigliani’s Trout

1995

Sirpa Alalääkkölä

Accessible

Type

  • Mural

Medium

  • Paint

Dimensions

  • Approx. H7660 x W7500mm

Sirpa Alalääkkölä, ‘Modigliani’s Trout’ (1995), YHA, Whakatū Nelson

Image: Bronwyn Holloway-Smith, Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand, Feb 2025

1995–Current

Nelson YHA, 59 Rutherford St, Whakatū Nelson

Artists
Associated Artwork Organisation(s)
    • Youth Hostel Association (YHA) (Commissioner)
    • Resene Paints Ltd. (Sponsor)

Description

“Modigliani’s Trout is in the style of famous Italian artist Modigliani, known for his use of mask-like faces and elongated forms. It was commissioned by the Youth Hostel Association for their building and features a humorous take on an iconic New Zealand outdoors scene.”

Source: Nelson City Council: City murals walk brochure

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