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‘Ferns’ by Neil Dawson (2nd of 2)

‘Ferns’ by Neil Dawson

Visitors to Wellington’s Civic Square are captivated by this sculpture, ‘Ferns’, by Neil Dawson. A sphere of the silver leaves that have come to symbolise New Zealand, it is suspended between the surrounding buildings 14 metres above the ground, and on a clear day seems to float above the crowd.

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Nancy Swarbrick. 'Creative life', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 14-Jun-10
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/creative-life/2/1/2