*1001 Spheres* celebrates the contribution of women in all spheres of life. An expression of infinite possibilities, the colourful spheres inside the sculpture are a starting point to imagine a world where we can all live, work and be in any sphere we choose, not limited by gender identity.

Three defining features of the artwork convey the message. The wire hemisphere made from hundreds of crossing wires represents the many paths crossed by the suffragette movement and the waves of feminism and activists working for change in gender equality.

The many vibrant spheres reference the radiant future of possibilities created by a more inclusive society. Placed at the centre of the work, the spheres gleam like a sparkling crown.

Lastly, the repeating circles that make up the work represent inclusiveness and equality. The circle is an embracing form where every point is of equal distance to the centre.

Set in Monte Cecilia Park, *1001 Spheres* is located near 'The Pah' a homestead that was once an orphanage and farm run by the Sisters of Mercy which provided social services and schooling for women and children in the early to mid-20th century.

1001 Spheres

Positioned at rest areas along the Waikowhai Coastal Walkway, the panels of this artwork are integrated into the handrails. Each patterned panel is made of stainless steel and red fibreglass. The three tukutuku (ornamental lattice-work) patterns signify the abundance, health and guardianship of the Manukau as a traditional food basket for mana whenua (tribe with historic and territorial rights over land).



Intended to be a continuous trail from Onehunga foreshore around the northern shoreline of Manukau Harbour, this boardwalk section of the Waikowhai Coastal Walkway links Taumanu Reserve in Onehunga to Bamfield Reserve in Hillsborough. The Onehunga foreshore was once known as Te Puhaetanga o Te Ata (the blowing back of Te Ata), referencing the strong wind and water currents coming off the Manukau Harbour and up through the estuary.



Sitting between Māngere and Maungakiekie maunga (mountain), the Manukau Harbour connects the southwest to the northwest region: *Ka hi te Manuka* describes this landscape, capturing the two maunga and the harbour. The geometric designs utilise tapatoru tāniko (triangle shaped finger-weaving) patterns, incorporating aramoana (zigzag lines) which depict the sea and currents that connect the south and northwestern regions. The harakeke (flax) pattern reflects the fishing industry and the history of food gathering in the region, while the waharua (small double diamond shapes) represents the two entrances into the Manukau Harbour.

Ka hi te Manuka

Adorning the centre of the Beachcroft Avenue roundabout in Onehunga, these hand-painted tiles are all unique and feature native New Zealand birds, whales and turtles.

This tile mural was originally part of the *Queen Street Tile Mural Project* by Jan Morrison and Golda Goldberg from Dragon Studios. The ambitious project tiled the blank concrete walls of seating bays on Auckland's Queen Street with 21 murals showcasing the native flora and fauna of Aotearoa.

Due to consistent damage from traffic, the murals were removed from Queen Street in 2006 and most of the original murals were repaired and re-sited to Onehunga Bay Reserve in three locations, bringing colour and cheer to the redeveloped Onehunga foreshore.

Queen Street Tile Murals (Church St/Beachcroft Ave roundabout, Onehunga)

This bright tile mural envelops the base of the Onehunga Bay Reserve public toilet building. Artist Jan Morrison's hand-painted tiles are all unique and depict native New Zealand sea and bird life.

The tile murals were originally part of the *Queen Street Tile Mural Project* by Jan Morrison and Golda Goldberg from Dragon Studios. The ambitious project tiled the blank concrete walls of seating bays on Auckland's Queen Street with 21 murals showcasing the native flora and fauna of Aotearoa.

Due to consistent damage from traffic, the murals were removed from Queen Street in 2006 and fifteen of the original murals were repaired and re-sited to Onehunga Bay Reserve in three locations, bringing personality and colour to the redeveloped Onehunga foreshore.

Chiara Corbelletto

1001 Spheres

"This sculpture takes its name from the famous Kate Sheppard quote: We are tired of having a ‘sphere’ doled out to us, and being told that anything outside that sphere is ‘unwomanly’."

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