On First Looking into Chapman’s Homer

Michael Parekowhai A Peak in Darien (sitting bull) 2011 bronze, stainless steel, two pieces: 2200 x 2850 x 1750mm, 520 x 1050 x 320mm Photo Credit: Jennifer French

Michael Parekowhai A Peak in Darien (sitting bull) 2011 bronze, stainless steel, two pieces: 2200 x 2850 x 1750mm, 520 x 1050 x 320mm Photo Credit: Jennifer French

The New Zealand Pavilion 54th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia Michael Parekowhai Palazzo Loredan dell’Ambasciatore, Venice Photo Credit: Michael Hall

Michael Parekowhai Chapman's Homer (standing bull) 2011 bronze, stainless steel two pieces: 2510 x 2710 x 1750mm, 560 x 870 x 370mm Photo Credit: Jennifer French

Michael Parekowhai Chapman's Homer (standing bull) 2011 bronze, stainless steel two pieces: 2510 x 2710 x 1750mm, 560 x 870 x 370mm Photo Credit: Jennifer French

The New Zealand Pavilion 54th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia Michael Parekowhai Palazzo Loredan dell’Ambasciatore, Venice Photo Credit: Michael Hall

He Kōrero Purākau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river 2011. The New Zealand Pavilion 54th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia Michael Parekowhai Palazzo Loredan dell’Ambasciatore, Venice Photo Credit: Michael Hall

He Kōrero Purākau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river 2011. The New Zealand Pavilion 54th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia Michael Parekowhai Palazzo Loredan dell’Ambasciatore, Venice Photo Credit: Michael Hall

He Kōrero Purākau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river 2011. The New Zealand Pavilion 54th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia Michael Parekowhai Palazzo Loredan dell’Ambasciatore, Venice Photo Credit: Michael Hall

Michael Parekowhai He Kōrero Purākau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river 2011 Wood, brass, automotive paint, mother of pearl, paua, upholstery Two pieces: 1030 x 2750 x 1750mm, 855 x 460 x 410mm Photo credit: Jennifer French

Michael Parekowhai He Kōrero Purākau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river 2011 Wood, brass, automotive paint, mother of pearl, paua, upholstery Two pieces: 1030 x 2750 x 1750mm, 855 x 460 x 410mm Photo credit: Jennifer French

Michael Parekowhai He Kōrero Purākau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river 2011 Wood, brass, automotive paint, mother of pearl, paua, upholstery Two pieces: 1030 x 2750 x 1750mm, 855 x 460 x 410mm Photo credit: Jennifer French

Michael Parekowhai He Kōrero Purākau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river 2011 Wood, brass, automotive paint, mother of pearl, paua, upholstery Two pieces: 1030 x 2750 x 1750mm, 855 x 460 x 410mm Photo credit: Jennifer French

Michael Parekowhai He Kōrero Purākau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river 2011 Wood, brass, automotive paint, mother of pearl, paua, upholstery Two pieces: 1030 x 2750 x 1750mm, 855 x 460 x 410mm Photo credit: Jennifer French

Michael Parekowhai He Kōrero Purākau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river 2011 Wood, brass, automotive paint, mother of pearl, paua, upholstery Two pieces: 1030 x 2750 x 1750mm, 855 x 460 x 410mm Photo credit: Jennifer French

Michael Parekowhai Kapa Haka (Officer Taumaha) 2011 Bronze 1820 x 600 x 450mm Photo Credit: Jennifer French

Michael Parekowhai Kapa Haka (Officer Taumaha) 2011 Bronze 1820 x 600 x 450mm Photo Credit: Jennifer French

Michael Parekowhai Kapa Haka (Officer Taumaha) 2011 Bronze 1820 x 600 x 450mm Photo Credit: Jennifer French

Michael Parekowhai Kapa Haka (Officer Taumaha) 2011 Bronze 1820 x 600 x 450mm Photo Credit: Jennifer French

The New Zealand Pavilion 54th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia Michael Parekowhai Blessing photos (Aivale Cole standing in front of Chapman's Homer) Photo Credit: Michael Hall

The New Zealand Pavilion 54th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia Michael Parekowhai Blessing photos (Aivale Cole standing in front of Chapman's Homer) Photo Credit: Michael Hall

Credit: Derek Henderson