Organisers of the Mosaic Chair project had a vision: that residents and visitors to Paihia would relax on their beautiful artwork while gazing out at nature’s beautiful artwork, The Bay of Islands.
This project was our longest running and the one that attracted the largest number of volunteers. We are particularly proud of the fact that the mosaic chair was crafted by “hands-of-the-world” – passersby, often visiting town from overseas or other parts of New Zealand, took part in laying the mosaic pieces! In true phantom style sections of the mosaic were worked on at home and applied to the chair when ready. The wooden seating (wood slats left over from the Bay Belle project) was designed and crafted off-site and installed just before the unveiling. Today, the mosaic chair is photographed and utilised daily, having place of pride on Paihia’s waterfront.
Businesses, Tradesmen and Artists
Matthew Nisbett – Amazespace in Kawkawa. amazespace.com
John Watkinson – Actionadventure, www.nzvideoproduction.com
Bill Kidman – Kitchens & Cabinets, www.kitchensandcabinets.co.nz
Jeanie – Ipipiri Art
Lee Anne Cochrane – Morgan Interiors, Opua
Carl & Mike, Carters, Opua
ITM – Haruru Falls
Pamela Evers – Paihia Mosaic Artist
Bruce Gordon
Lee Ann & – 35 Degrees South
Robyn Stent – Cabbage Tree
Kleenpak – Haruru
Geoff & Kath Williams – Paihia Op Shop
Volunteers who made a significant contribution:
Nikki Voakes
