Anton Forde
Waiheke-based sculptor Anton Forde (Ngāti Ruanui, Gaelige, Gaelic, English) holds a Masters of Māori Visual Arts with First Class Honours from Toioho ki Āpiti/Massey University. His connection to the land, the majesty of nature, and a fascination with themes that are universal to ‘first nation’ cultures are the greatest influences on his work. Forde has since spent extended periods living in his Nanna’s (Taranaki - Ngati Ruanui - Iwi Taranaki) part of the country, with the majestic Maunga Taranaki ever-present, and in Ireland where he discovered ancient inspirational art themes. Forde has a number of significant public works in public and private collections both in New Zealand and overseas.
Rangatira Chiefly, (h) 720 + plinth, (w) 320, (d) 330mm. Kōhatu o te Wai Pounamu Totoweka / South Island Nephrite mounted on Volcanic Basalt from the Albert Barracks Wall.
Whakamarumaru Protector, (h) 520+ plinth, (w) 300, (d) 125mm. Kōhatu o te Wai Pounamu / Nephrite mounted on Volcanic Basalt from the Albert Barracks Wall.
Private commission
Te Puna o Waiariki install
Tohu o Rangipuke- he pounamu uri uri
Punga Toangaroa
Tangiwai Toki–Adze Water teardrop, Kōhatu Te Wai Pounamu, Basalt from the Old Albert Barracks Wall, (h) 720mm
Manu Rere Flying Bird, Kōhatu Te Wai Pounamu, Basalt from the Old Albert Barracks Wall, (h) 750mm
Toroa carved hardwood
Huia, carved hardwood
Toki Kāinga–Home Adze Kōhatu Te Wai Pounamu, Basalt from the Old Albert Barracks Wall, (h) 750mm
Toki Whare, Kōhatu Te Wai Pounamu-Basalt from the Old Albert Barracks Wall, (h) 510mm
Awe Toki – Adze Feather, Kōhatu Te Wai Pounamu, Basalt from the Old Albert Barracks Wall, (h) 730mm
Kahu Pango – Black Hawk, Kōhatu Te Wai Pounamu from the old Dorothy Falls, Basalt from the Old Albert Barracks Wall, (h) 600mm
