Artworks add positive flourish to Kerikeri Domain
Positive messages and bright uplifting artworks are turning heads as new Kerikeri Domain facilities are being transformed.
A series of original artworks that will eventually adorn different sections of the Kerikeri Domain Revitalisation Project are already turning heads with positive messages for those using skatepark facilities.
A recently completed mural, Kia Piki te Ora, is providing a warm welcome on a grand scale for those visiting the new skate ramp and is named after a phrase used to wish someone good health. Artist, Hone Tiatoa of Impact Northland Trust, designed the mural as one of four phases of artworks to be applied to new Kerikeri Domain Revitalisation Project spaces. Hone has developed artwork concepts alongside fellow artist Taru Hedger. All the works are linked by positive themes to uplift those using the new facilities.
Application of Phase Two artworks is already drawing inquisitive skaters as Taru Hedger’s street-style graffiti transforms one skate bowl from grey panels to bright and uplifting spaces. The work includes messages in te reo Māori and English that support the positive themes expressed by the Kia Piki te Ora skate ramp work. The skate bowl artworks also encompass the values of Piki te Kaha, Piki te Maramatanga me te Rangimarie (lifting up for strength, understanding and peace).
All artworks planned for the skate park are expected to be completed by the end of February. However, this will be weather dependent.
Visit our webpage to find out more about the Kerikeri Domain Revitalisation Project.
Kia Piki te Ora, artwork on skate ramp front panel.
Kia Piki te Ora, on skate ramp back panel.
The skate bowl artworks support the positive themes of Kia Piki te Ora.
The skate bowl works include messages in te reo Māori and English.
The street-style graffiti is transforming grey panels into bright and uplifting spaces.
