"The basalt boulders that comprise Peacemaker were collected from Pialoa, near Matauri Bay, Northland in 1989. "These were part of a number of boulders used for the Gateway sculpture, Auckland City Art Gallery commission, Albert Park, Auckland; and the Rainbow Warrior memorial sculpture, Ngati Kura/NZ China Clays commission, Matauri Bay, Northland. "All boulders were selected with the permission and necessary customary rituals of Ngati Kura and also permission from the Department of Conservation and adjoining landowners. "The three sculptures embody my profound thoughts about our planet and its inhabitants. Peacemaker particularly attempts to communicate the choice of being peaceful among human beings. "The transmitter/receiver-like quality of the sculpture communicates this message (note how it fits in with the transmitter receivers of the meteorological station nearby). "The fact that birds can drink and bathe in the spring-like fountain, grounds any feelings towards the sculpture and adds to the message of peace (note also its proximity to the Peace Gardens)." Chris Booth
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