The weather was warm and sunny when we visited the South Island’s largest sculpture exhibition at the historic Loudon estate. There was a wonderful selection of pieces, and here are photo’s of some of my favourites:

Dawn Flight by Jocelynne Bacci

Grandfather's Crock by Ian Lamont
The Loudon homestead can be seen behind this work in steel by Ian Lamont .

Quirk Quirk (rear) & Magic of Dreams by Katz Cowley
I was delighted to find several pieces by Katz Cowley, with whom I’ve recently done a couple of workshops.

Manaia by Te Awhui Rita
The name of this artist was spelled two different ways in the catalogue, and may more correctly be Te Awhi Rito. They are a group of artists affiliated to Onetahua Marae in Golden Bay.

Sky Pilot by Deborah Walsh
Some people found the fact that this piece was woven over a skull slightly gruesome, but I just loved its turned-up toes.

Hay-mush and Dr D by Cholmondeley Children
The proceeds from the exhibition go to the Cholmondeley Children’s Home and some children from the home had made scarecrows, which were dotted among the other exhibits.

Ruth in the oak grove
Just to show you what a beautiful setting it was here’s a photo of me in among the 150 year old oak trees.
“A lovely day out in the sun
with something to please everyone.”





