Kō Te Ngira (The Needle)
This sculpture represents God the Creator. The needle runs up the centre of the pole and the wool wraps around it. It teaches that God is the centre of all life, that he is behind everything, whether or not a person is religious is irrelevant as the message is the same, that we must love each other as equals without judging for that is when we will truly find heaven and bliss.
Location | Rosebery Street centre |
Materials | Pine, set in ground |
Created | 1998/99 |
Artist | Herewini Tamihana |
Definition of Name | Needle - a narrow stiff leaf, as those of conifers; a pointed slender piece of metal with a hole in it through which thread is passed for sewing. |
Definition Interpretation | There is only one true way to live, the unwavering good natured 'stiff leafed' way of wholesome kindness. |
Materials
The material used for this piece is Radiata Pine. This wood has a consistent colouring, with colours from light brown, dark brown and creamy white. Common appearances of the Radiata Pine include small fine brown lines present in the growth rings of the tree, this is very common on radial surfaces and is widely used as a means of identifying the tree. Other common appearances include knots and stem holes. The texture of the tree is uneven, and there is a obvious contrast between young and old Radiata Pine trees, mostly by the colour and texture of the trees. The Radiata Pine is described as an extremely versatile wood, that can be used for many different tasks.