Find organisations, clubs, courses and moreSpreydon Library Te Kete Wānanga o Ōpāwaho 150 tukutuku panel
This panel was designed, created and constructed by the Spreydon Library team, as part of the Tukutuku project in 2009 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Christchurch City Libraries.
Ngā Hononga (union, connections, relationships)
- Wool, scoobies, laminated leaves and ribbon.
- 122 x 60cm
The panel is divided into three areas and uses some traditional Māori patterns to reflect the nature of Spreydon library, community and environment.
The left hand panel has the traditional diamond shape of abundance - pātikitiki - reflecting the rich natural environment of Barrington Park right on our doorstep as well as the Port Hills close by.
The middle panel is about library – the constant process of life long learning and the library’s role in fostering this, is shown in the 'stairway to heaven' pattern.
The right hand panel is about people - the makō shape represents the challenge of change, overcoming fear through the strength of the community, with positive outcomes. Whetū (red) represents people standing by the library and growing strong. The school logos acknowledge the important presence of children.
Triangles top and bottom represent mountains and signify strength. The river flows connecting everything signifying mauri (life-force).
Panel creation
Images (from flickr) of making of the panel.
