We Love
Shane Dudley
“I love New Zealand’s raw volcanic presence, along with the relatively short, but action-packed past, from the time humans first set foot on this land. This is, and continues to be, my inspiration. My challenge is to transfer our history into contemporary art works that are seriously textured and conceptually new.
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Sculpture
Spud represents the new New Zealander: a mix of cultural heritage, a new take on old techniques, creating with mana and with dedication to what he believes in. We love our clients’ eyes light up in total admiration and ore when we place these significant pieces in their home. It is a love affair with what Shane represents and wonderful to be able to share.
ARTFORM.
Feature
New Zealand born Shane “spud” Dudley draws on his Pakeha and Maori background, with many pieces highlighting the mana of the ‘real’ object. He blends his background of a signwriter and specialist concrete finisher, which he did for many years living in Australia, with his story telling of his cultural background. Now a Warkworth resident, he also draws on the rich culture and heritage of the area – often bringing Kawau Copper or boat building into his designs. The clever use of concrete, instead of stone, allows the pieces to be hung. So while giving the impression of stone or Greenstone, they are significant in stature and in visual appeal, such as stone, but practical to hang.
These statement pieces can now be found all over New Zealand, in private and corporate settings.