Sculpture in the Gardens opens at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Stunning summer of sculpture at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Sculpture in the Gardens opened on 8 October with visitors enjoying a fabulous display of outdoor sculpture. Commencing at the Huakaiwaka Visitor Centre, visitors can take a two kilometre trail through the garden collections and enjoy the irresistible combination of great art in a beautiful garden setting.

The McConnell Family Supreme Award was presented to Lucy Bucknall for her work ‘Big Man’, standing tall in the Perennial Garden with his super sized hoodie.  The Friends of Auckland Botanic Gardens announced their acquisition as being Jim Wheeler’s ‘Object of Devotion’, a bronze oversized tanekaha leaf.

 A must for the summer calendar visitors can make a day of it and enjoy various associated activities including an indoor exhibition of sculpture, free guided walks, kid’s activity trail, workshops and competitions throughout the event and music every Sunday. Come and vote for your favourite sculpture.

Go to www.aucklandbotanicgardens.co.nzfor more information.

Sculpture in the Gardens runs until 12 February 2012. Entry to the gardens is free.