1 Magma
Melinda Butt
This dynamic design is a contemporary statement that honours the land this city is built upon, it is a celebration of the volcanic landscape and the power of Mother Earth.
“I believe in the integration of art, design and colour into the spaces of everyday life by creating moments of inspiration and joy to the people who dwell here”. melindabutt.com
2 Cadre
Mark Barber
In collaboration with the Auckland Festival of Photography, these photographic portraits are about the people who unassumingly work on and below the ground for the CRL project. Through these images, Mark eloquently captures the humanity and humility within the robust environment of construction. markbarber.co.nz
3 Pūtoto and Parawhenuamea
Ashleigh Taupaki
This work is based on the pūrākau (legend) of the love story of the atua (gods) Pūtoto and Parawhenuamea which resulted in the creation of many volcanic rocks, including onewa (basalt). This focus on a love story and subsequent genealogy of minerals is central to understanding the combination of elements that humanity has used for advancement and discovery. instagram.com/ashleigh.taupaki
4 Our Stations, Our Stories
Mini gallery of multiple local artists
Created as part of Auckland’s Artweek 2020, this mini art gallery showcases seven artists who live or work in the area. Have a walk along this art wall and discover more inspirational pieces.
5 The Transcendent Flow of Maungawhau’s Energy is in All of Us
Jayden Plank
A creation in association with the local community and curator Jessica Agoston, the collective goal for this work was to provide a dialogue between the existing public artworks in the Uptown area, and the edgy city fringe location. This work speaks directly to and about the people in this unique locality.
jaydenplank.com
6 Travaileur
Eliav Meltzer
This work presents a new perspective on consumption and sustainability. This innovative piece utilises reclaimed materials and elements that can be repurposed, the same design principles that are used in all works of Meltzer’s label Goatloft. The constantly changing light patterns morph this work; acknowledging the past, embracing the present, and imagining the future of our ever-changing city.
Note: Lights come on by sensor after dark. goatloft.com
7 Find The Magic
Erika Pearce
This mural was inspired by the artwork created by the children and staff of The Learning Place, a local early learning centre. The artist asked for the children to create artwork about the activities they like to do in the park and how they enjoy their time in nature.
erikapearce.co.nz
8 Passing through Eden
Oliver Cain
This artwork helps to provide a sense of place to an area that has been affected by the project, adding vibrancy and attractiveness to its surrounds. It transforms the silos into a storytelling experience, connecting audiences with engaging narratives that reflect the place and people of community. olivercain.com
9 Around the Maunga
Jan & Piet Ubels
This sculptural mural depicts a range of stories, people and places from the area surrounding Maungawhau. Created out of salvaged timber from the Link Alliance rubbish skips, the tactility of the material engages the viewer in a visual rhythm of colour and shape created by the changing planes. pietubels.com
10 Chalk Jam Wall
The Open Fort
On each chalkboard you’ll find example prompts for you to play, colour, write and draw. Other boards are left blank for you to express your creative free styling.
theopenfort.com
11 Here We Flow
Wolfe Girardin
Composed like a patchwork, the mural expresses non-linear stories of the area’s past, present and future. It is colourful, playful and reminiscent of comicbook styles of storytelling. It’s an approach that is both fun and accessible, with imagery that can be appreciated both passively and actively. Note: This work is scattered around the site as perimeter fencing scrim mesh.
wolfegj.com
12 Birds of Uptown: Which bird are you?
Nathalie Drujon
The bird’s drawings were commissioned by the Uptown Business Association and the Link Alliance for the Branch Out festival. Each bird is displaying a unique personality and quirks with a naive illustration style. They remind us of the secret native fauna inhabiting the slopes of Maungawhau and our duty to protect them.
nathdrujon.com