Torii
Paul Johnson, Artist
About the Work
Part
of
a
series
of
7
works
in
the
collection.
The
artist
states:
These works document some of my sculptural activities over the past 7 years. It is a process through which I come to understanding my own history and it is a response to feelings that emerge from working on and in the Whanganui River.
This used to be one of the seven platforms for navigation lights between the River mouth and the town at the turn of the century. The harbour-master would row out to them once a month to refill the oil tank, change the wick and relight it. The orange paint on the posts and lintel refer to the torii - a marker signifying a sacred site.
- Paul Johnson, Sept 1995
These works document some of my sculptural activities over the past 7 years. It is a process through which I come to understanding my own history and it is a response to feelings that emerge from working on and in the Whanganui River.
This used to be one of the seven platforms for navigation lights between the River mouth and the town at the turn of the century. The harbour-master would row out to them once a month to refill the oil tank, change the wick and relight it. The orange paint on the posts and lintel refer to the torii - a marker signifying a sacred site.
- Paul Johnson, Sept 1995
Measurements
Image 483 x 749mm
Frame 705 x 970mm
Frame 705 x 970mm
Media
colour photograph
Description
Colour photograph of a group of wooden posts standing in a body of water: the Whanganui River. The far bank is visible in the distance. Most of the posts are painted orange, one that is painted blue emerges from the water at an angle.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of the artist, 2001
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
26 Feb 2001