Perspective illusion art being created in Rotorua inner city
22 January 2014
Collaboration between local artists, Waiariki Institute of Technology and Rotorua District Council (RDC) will allow the construction and display of a 3-D illusion artwork at City Focus tomorrow (23 January).
Waiariki art tutor Cherie Sayer, former students Stephen Arthur and Jacob Crisohoou, and current students Kristin Joyce and Mahora Massey will create a pavement design using special chalk from the USA. The specialty chalk provides vibrant, yet temporary, colour on concrete surfaces, and will wash away or fade over time.
The design will be revealed on the day, with the group expecting to spend around 10 to 12 hours building it up to take shape.
Stephan Arthur currently works at the Kristian Lomath Gallery, while Jacob Crisohoou is a local graffiti artist of note. Kristin Joyce is this year completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts through Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, while Mahora Massey is studying Waiariki's Advanced Diploma in Arts.
Ms Sayer says the opportunity allows the artists a public creative outlet which will add to the character of the inner city.
The creative activity will happen near Rotorua's new Pop-up Art Gallery in the City Focus, and is part of RDC's Heart of the City revitalisation programme.
Councillor Karen Hunt, chair of the Inner City Revitalisation Strategy, says it is great working alongside organisations like Waiariki who are looking at innovative ways to attract more people and activity to the inner city.
We're thrilled to see this activity involving youth - the future drivers of our city - and having them communicate their ideas and skills through this medium.
For locals and visitors with a passion or interest in creative arts, this is also a chance to interact with like-minded people and explore creative opportunities.