2010 TCAC Emerging Artist Award Winner: David Hilliam
Pod II - Macrocarpa and Nails
Born in 1959, I grew up in east Auckland; I now live as part of the hill tribe of Titirangi, West Auckland. I have had a strong interest in art since my school days and enjoy drawing & photography, construction and building. My career is in landscape construction and design. In the last 5 years all these interests have blended into my interest in nail and wood sculptures.
I am completely self taught and think of myself as a weekend warrior artist! A lot of my ideas and the work I am doing come from my observations, involvement with, and inspirations from nature, plants, and gardens. and explores my interest in natural forms and patterns.
Judges Comments
"The winning pod sculpture and the runner-up snail photograph are stand out works with presence.
They are both aesthetically pleasing and both demonstrate originality and a lively interest in their chosen medium.
The photograph is just as good as I expected it to be initially and the sculpture is even better." Christine Hellyar (Judge)
"The pod presents a lovely tension between its organic form and the use of an industrial material to create a sense of an almost floating and ethereal object. The impeccable and precise use of the nails and attention to detail makes this a stand-out work.
The photograph of the snail, likewise, goes beyond good technique and delivers a slightly mysterious image that demonstrates a very good 'eye'." Naomi McCleary (Judge)
