WAVE IN TIME
“WAVE IN TIME”, bronze sculpture in Art Deco style, 2010
located in Napier's city centre on Emerson Street, New Zealand
Sculptor: Mark Whyte
The statue is modelled on Sheila Williams, daughter of Ernest Williams, one of the notable architects of the post-earthquake rebuild era. The statue also features a greyhound - elegant dog popular theme during the Deco period. Sheila was also the Carnival Queen of the 'New Napier Carnival' in January 1933 to celebrate the town's recovery from the earthquake.
(Photo courtesy: anne beaumont on Flickr)
Reacties
Een reactie posten