WELCOME TO TE KUPENGA STONE SCULPTURE SOCIETY!

 

Located in New Plymouth, New Zealand, Te Kupenga members sculpt local andesite boulders which originate from Mt Taranaki. The society holds monthly carving weekends and hosts biennial sculpting symposia with local, international and national artists.

 

ABOUT THIS WEBSITE:

International Symposia records the Symposia artists, their profiles and their work. 

Photo Gallery takes you to images of the symposium sculptures. During the Symposium, frequent updates of the progress on the sculptures shall be posted on this site. Finished works for auction will be displayed here at the end of the Symposium. Images from 2008 Symposium are included.

About Te Kupenga gives a background to the society and its aims.

The Club section introduces the Club facilities for local Taranaki sculptors and gives information about the stone, the tools used, the carving process, works for sale and stone sculpture courses. 

Courses advertises local upcoming carving courses.

Sculptures for Sale are works available for sale during the year. Mostly, these are by Te Kupenga members but some may be unsold works from the symposia. Works can be viewed at the club site on Centennial Drive.

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