Waipā Public Art
Outdoor
Fountain of Birds
Fred Graham
Artwork details
Description
The Rose Gardens were opened in 1969, this sculpture was presented to Te Awamutu Borough Council by the Te Awamutu Beautifying Society in October 1971.
The artist Fred Graham is a Tainui kaumatua of Ngāti Korokī Kahukura descent. He is a world-renowned carver and an inspiring mentor who has shared his knowledge and skills with many Aotearoa New Zealand artists.
Fred Graham has a number of artworks around the Waipā District and is well known for his big outdoor metal and mixed media work like “Kaitiaki” outside the Auckland War Memorial Museum and “Te Waka Taumata o Horotiu” on High Street in Auckland central.