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Cape Kiwi

Created by Isobel Loughran

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“Cape Kiwi” pays homage to an iconic Hawke's Bay landscape, Cape Kidnappers, which is also home to Cape Sanctuary, Aotearoa's largest privately-owned conservation project. This sculpture celebrates Hawke's Bay and the multitude of natural beauty it has to offer, especially the feeling of the ocean as it crashes towards land in the golden light of the sun.

Isobel hopes “Cape Kiwi” sparks an appreciation for this beautiful pocket of Aotearoa and our stunning national bird, and that people are reminded of the ongoing efforts being made to protect kiwi and other native species. 

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Meet Isobel Loughran

Isobel has been passionate about painting since she was at school. After completing a degree in Creative Practice in 2018, she has continued to paint in various mediums, predominantly with oil paint. Recently, she has started to go back to her roots with acrylics and water colour. While she loves painting portraits, she has a huge appreciation for nature and often finds herself incorporating it into her work.

Proudly sponsored by Napier City Council

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