http://www.tekupenga.com Te Kupenga Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:57:19 +1200 en-us http://www.tekupenga.com/images/rsslogo.jpg http://www.tekupenga.com 55 60 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=1#section1 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=1 TE KUPENGA INTERNATIONAL STONE SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM 2008 This summer Te Kupenga welcomed5 international,8 national and 12 local sculptors to the 2008 symposium. For three weeks in January they carved the local volcanic Andesite boulders on the New Plymouth foreshore beside the Tasman sea. We witnesseda creative surge with so many artists working together and sharing their knowledge. The local public and tourists enjoyed this unique opportunit... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=4#section2 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=4 The Stone - Taranaki Andesite Te Kupenga Stone Sculpture Society uses Taranaki Andesite as the principle media for sculptural work. The andesite is obtained as large river-worn boulders, and is the predominant stone found in all the rivers and streams draining the Taranaki Peninsula as well as along the coastline. Taranaki Andesite is derived from Mt Taranaki, the 2518m high volcano that overlooks the province and is an iconic and much revered part of the Taranaki la... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=6#section3 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=6 The Tools The starter tools This picture shows the basic starter tool kit needed for doing hard rock sculpture. A chisel,mallet and angle grinder equipped with a masonary and/or diamond edged cutter are the basic tools. Some chalk and a hammer with changeable edges for texture are useful additions. ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=7#section4 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=7 The Club Te Kupenga Stone Sculpture Society owns club rooms on Centennial Drive (below Paritutu Rock) New Plymouth. On the first full weekend of each month, members gather for two days of sculpting in the grounds. Visitors are welcome to come and view the work in progress. Large works are left in situ over the months they&nb... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=8#section5 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=8 Chairman: Graham Wilson Secretary: Linda McIntyre Symposium 2010: Renate Verbrugge Sculptures for Sale: Denise Newland If you would like to contact any of the above, please see our "Contact Us" page ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=13#section6 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=13 The Process The following photos show some of the basic techniques and tools in use. Blocking out the basic shape. Cuts are first made with an angle grinder then a chisel is used to knock out the unwanted rock. ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=24#section22 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=24 Jocelyn Pratt Jocelyn enhances the natural qualities of stone presenting stylish simplicity in her works. ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=15#section13 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=15 Bodhi Vincent As a compulsive artmaker my whole life, I graduated from Wellingtons School of Design many years ago after experimenting with photographics and illustration work. I continued to draw and paint, exhibiting in New Zealand and abroad where I lived and worked for several years. Painting dominated my life but teaching, mural painting, set design and carving props for film and theatre mov... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=12#section7 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=12 Symposium 2008 Moving the rocks from the quarry to the foreshore symposium site ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=2#section9 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=2 THE CLUB This section gives information of interest about the meaning of Te Kupenga, its history, the Te Kupenga Club for sculptors, the stone, the tools and the carving process. ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=59#section50 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=59 INTRODUCTORY COURSE Te Kupenga runs beginner courses over three weekends in conjuction with WITT. Courses will run if sufficient numbers are enrolled so enquire at WITT for the next sculpture course and enrol to ensure a place. Courses are run at the club rooms on Centennial Drive, New Plymouth ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=10#section8 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=10 ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=3#section11 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=3 Nestled on a slice of lawnon New Plymouth's Coastal walkway, is the site for the 2008 Te Kupenga Symposium.Andesite boulders have already beenunloaded at the site ready for the setting up stage of the workspace. Setting up will happen immediately after Christmas. ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=14#section12 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=14 Barry Te Whatu ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=5#section10 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=5 ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=16#section14 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=16 Caroline Skene Caroline's background in the arts comes from her involvement in the local Wearable Arts Fashion Show. Her creative talent has now extended to stone sculpture and her work has developed over the recent years with the encouragement and support from local Te Kupenga members. ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=17#section15 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=17 Christian Duroc One thing is certain, Duroc’s approach is daring without provoking, he follows the nature of things and transforms this into an identity. His body of work shows his love of form, which corresponds to his artistic journey with an affirmation of an ever present duality. First sculptures in 1986. 1996 : Works in Carrara Italy, with Arco Arte Since 2000 : participates in seve... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=18#section16 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=18 Davey McGhie PG Dip FA (Elam), Dip Teaching, Cert Art & Design (Whitireia) Full of warm and robust humour Titahi Bay artist & art educator Davey McGhie sculptures in wood, stone and mixed media have appeared at many of the country’s major symposia. His visual language has emerged bold and chunky, elega... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=19#section17 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=19 Donald Buglass BornNew Zealand 1962. Graduated from the National School of Art, Sydney, 1991 (painting major),1 yearBFA Furniture Design University of Tasm... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=20#section18 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=20 Filipe Tohi Pacific artist Filipe Tohi's work is dedicated to exploring the visual possibilities in pattern while remaining true to a basic Tongan construct. The Pacific art of sennit lashing, lalava in Tongan, informs his experience of art and he has created an entire philosophical method based upon it. In Lalavaometry, Tohi presents various explorations in symmetry, contour, balance, form and composition th... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=21#section19 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=21 Graham Wilson Stone sculpting has become an increasing passion since I began in early 2002. I have only worked with Taranaki andesite and enjoy creating both realistic and abstract pieces. Immense satisfaction is gained from the process of the form evolving from the stone and the tactile relationship with the work as it n... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=23#section21 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=23 Hugh Cargill Stone sculpture is an enjoyable and stimulating artistic pursuit. Working with hard stone is of particular interest, especially our local Taranaki Andesite, which I find both a challenging and rewarding media for sculpture. I joined the Te Kupenga Stone Sculpture Society after attending an andesite sculpture workshop following the 2006 symposium. I greatly value and appreciate the support and cama... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=25#section23 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=25 John McLean My art practice involves painting and sculpture. In both media I tend to pursue thematically linked ideas.In the name this gives rise to a figurative approach in both stone and paint.... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=26#section24 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=26 Kevin Julian Okato born, living in the Waikato township of Putaruru I am currently sculpting in hard stone Takaka marble Coromandle andesite and Coromandle granite. I like to use flowing lines in my work, often giving my pieces a gentle feminine form. I try to convey a feeling of motion weather it is a physical or in a spiritual essence. ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=27#section25 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=27 Linda McIntyre My stone carving is developing in a primitive fashion. The satisfaction I gain from working with stone is difficult to explain, each stone offers a new challenge. Being a part of such a supportive group as Te Kupenga has given me confidence to experiment and grow. ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=28#section26 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=28 Liz Bridgeman This is my 4th Te Kupenga Symposium. Carving hard rock seems to me a lot like living: you need to trust your intuition and have the courage to discover what is hidden. And what you find often seems like a miracle. Each new boulder is challenging with decisions to make and new skills to learn; youneeda vision but also to allow for the unexpectedto happen; what's gone is gone and you c... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=29#section27 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=29 Maurice Whitehead ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=30#section28 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=30 Mike Heerey I continue to develop an appreciation of Taranaki Andesite as an excellent sculptural medium. My sculptures are inspired by my interest in science,mathematics, nature,history,industry,space and time. My recent works are reflections on industrialisation and humanities footprint on the environment. To s... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=31#section29 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=31 Mutsumi Matsuoka Mutsumi – Matsuoka Bornand lives in Fukusaki Hyogo 1991: graduated Kanazawa art University graduate school ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=32#section30 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=32 Pierre Closset To see the aritst's website, follow this link: http://pierreclosset.montaf.com Still a somewhat young sculptor, Pierre Closset lives and works in the Belgian A... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=33#section31 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=33 Renate Verbrugge I was born in Belgium, and moved to New Zealand in 1995. Here, Filipe Tohi introduced me to stone sculpture in 1999, and I never looked back. Sculpting stone has become part of my life, it has been a passionate adventure all along. Sculpture has given me the opportunity to discover myself, enrich my inner being, meet wonderful people and travel the world. I sculpt purely from in... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=34#section32 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=34 Rory McDougall I was raised in the Highlands of Scotland, an area full of Piktish- Keltic stonework and archeology. The doodles on my school books attracted the attentions of my art teacher. And so at the age 12 my mind was introduced to the book Keltic Art – Methods of Construction by George Bain. Coincidentally Mr Bain had taught in the same school 50 years previous. So to this day I continue my... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=36#section34 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=36 ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=38#section35 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=38 Te Kupenga thanks the following sponsors for their support for the 2008 Symposium: New Plymouth District Council TSB Community Trust The French Embassy Campbell Property People Fleming Land Holdings Ltd Halliburton NZ Ltd ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=40#section37 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=40 Alan Hobbs I have been carving and sculpting for close to 30yrs, predominantly in stone. While a lot of my work is in jade, I have used andesite regularly for well over 15yrs now, and also enjoy basalt, granite, greywacke and any other reasonabl... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=42#section38 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=42 Tapiwa Chapo To see this artist's webpage click here. ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=41#section39 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=41 Tony Kana I took place in the last Te Kupenga symposium for the first time. I found this to be a very enjoyable and rewarding experience.Therefore it is with excitement that I look forward to participating in the 2008 symposium. Both in help... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=45#section40 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=45 Claire Sadler I started stone carving just under 2 years ago just for fun and can’t stop. Hard rock is an amazing medium, in the raw it is imposing, cold and strong but as soon as a carver starts to work, it takes on the opposite qualities. I am challenging myself to bring out these raw qualities and use them to underpin my own messages. ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=43#section43 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=43 Takeshi Kubo ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=55#section51 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=55 Click on an artist's name ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=50#section44 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=50 Symposium Sculptures AUCTION 4 pm Saturday 26 January 2008 at the Exhibition site near the Windwand (opposite Centre City) on the Coastal Walkway New Plymouth 37 works completed during the Symposium 2008 are offered for sale by auction. To view works for auction ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=52#section46 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=52 Powhiri Address to the Symposium 2008 Ruakere Hond greeted the artists at... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=57#section48 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=57 About Te Kupenga The stone sculpture society called “Te Kupenga,” (“The Net”) originated throughNew Zealand's"Taranaki Festival of the Arts" with the purpose of reviving and promoting the art of hard stone sculpture in the region, with Taranaki andesite as the medium. Over the ensuing biennial symposia The Net has been cast worldwide ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=65#section52 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=65 Andesite Stone Sculptures for Sale: These Andesite Stone Scupltures are for sale and currently on display at the Tekupenga work site, Centennial Drive, New Plymouth, New Zealand. A location map is available on "The Club" page. Prices are in NZ $. Crating, shipp... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=67#section55 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=67 Please Click on this. ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=70#section59 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=70 STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS: OAMARU STONE WORKSHOPS 2010:... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=122#section99 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=122 Sketches by the Saturday Sketchers Group, New Plymouth, done during Symposium 2010 ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=114#section94 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=114 Sponsors - Te Kupenga Stone Sculpture Symposium 2010 Core Funders ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=72#section60 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=72 SYMPOSIUM 2010 WAS he... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=102#section95 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=102 NIGEL SCANLON For more information visit: nigelscanlon.com ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=95#section96 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=95 ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=120#section97 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=120 RANGI BAILEY ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=88#section72 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=88 Claire SadlerI started stone carving in 2006 with a course run by Te Kupenga. I admit I did it just for fun (bored house wife !) and never expected to become hooked. My first day was thrilling and I haven't looked back since. I am privileged to be still learning from and support... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=113#section64 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=113 WELCOME TO TE KUPENGA STONE SCULPTURE SOCIETY! Located in New Plymouth, New Zealand, Te Kupenga members sculptlocal andesite boulde... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=97#section73 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=97 ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=80#section63 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=80 WELCOME TO THE TE KUPENGA INTERNATIONAL STONE SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM 2010 The selection process for artists attending the 2010 Symposium is now complete.The artists' names arepublished in the following pages.The International, National and Taranaki sculptors will gather in New Plymouth at the end of December 2010,Shortly, this website will feature links to images ofeach artist'sprevious work and statem... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=84#section65 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=84 Hugh Cargill I gain immense pleasure from sculpting stone, and particularly enjoy working with our local Taranaki Andesite, which hasgreat ch... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=73#section62 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=73 New Plymouth: N.P.D.C. Venture Taranaki Our Sponsors:... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=92#section74 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=92 Renate VerbruggeI wa... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=93#section78 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=93 &n... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=105#section75 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=105 Danny ClahaneAs a child Danny Clahane used to get in trouble with his Mum, he was always stealing ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=86#section76 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=86 ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=101#section77 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=101 Jocelyn Pratt Jocelyn enhances the natural qualities of stone, presenting stylish simplicity in her works. Sculpting in a variety of stone, Jocelyn has participated in more than 50 symposia, ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=110#section79 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=110 www.patysonville.com ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=100#section87 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=100 Richard Page... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=99#section80 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=99 ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=109#section81 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=109 Snejana Simeonova - Bulgaria... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=107#section89 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=107 ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=89#section82 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=89 ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=87#section83 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=87 Andrea Connor ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=85#section84 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=85 Tony Kana ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=90#section85 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=90 Barry Te Whetu... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=91#section86 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=91 ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=96#section88 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=96 Lauren Kitts ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=104#section90 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=104 Bodhi Vincint ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=98#section91 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=98 Davey McGhie ... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=103#section92 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=103 Terry HainesUsing Stone, Steel and Wood I create works of art and yourdreams... http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=68#section93 http://www.tekupenga.com/index.php?menuid=68 Contact Te Kupenga Add contact details here, it is how ever not a good idea to put your email address as it will be harvested by spam bots....