Whanake (Evolve)
Whanake (Evolve)
$12,100.00
Mixed media sculpture by Shane Dudley
Shane Dudley creates homages to our nation’s past and multicultural makeup through his impressive and stunning sculptural work.
This striking piece is made in the shape of a hybrid Adze blade. These blades were a vital tool used by early Maori for carving out waka and making weapons.
The rusty plate is in reference to the British influence when new stronger materials arrived. The swirling designs scribed into the rusty plate are whales.
Whanake is not only about the evolution of tools, but also symbolic of the evolution each one of us goes through in our lifetime. Moving forward, adapting, getting better and becoming stronger.
60cm L x 225cm H
