Art Fetiche’s engagement with the local government sector is expanding. We’ve been granted amazing opportunities to enhance spaces, as managers and developers seek to improve the user experience. We’re excited about the possibility of incorporating more of these projects into our portfolio and the stories we create through our art and installations.
The pou represents the fingers of Mahuika along with Kereru and Kahu telling the story of Maui bringing fire to people.
A recent example of steel fabrication and installation mastery at Lake Mapourika
Standing more than eight metres tall, carved by Ngāi Tahu tohunga whakairo Fayne Robinson and fabricated by Art Fetiche rises the Pou rises from the centre of a takarangi pathway that draws visitors inward, in ever-decreasing circles.
Digitally printed window designs provided by Riki Manuel circle the exterior of the facility alongside vapour blasting concrete walls
165 pre-cast concrete modules assembled on site like giant Lego, with unique artwork depicting the connection of Ngāi Tahu with Milford Sound at Homer Tunnel
Mahi toi elements were produced under the guidance of Waihōpai Rūnaka (Murihiku Marae) alongside their selected designers and artists.
Tunnel Beach Dunedin Tohu Whenua in collaboration with Aroha Novak - Embedding stories and values into regional developments.
Moncks Bay vapour blasting project depicting and celebrating local fauna designed by Fayne Robinson for the City Council.
Pou Whenua Standing tall at Castle Hill to represent Mana Whenua
With panoramic views of The Southern Alps and a great vantage for Fox Glacier, Te Kopikopiko o te Waka is a Tohu Whenua site that tells the Ngai Tahu story of creation.
Every idea starts somewhere, and is often enhanced by sharing with others. Call us up and lets have a chat!