PAUL DIBBLE SCULPTURE

Stories of a Lost Land by Paul Dibble is positioned in Market Square within the Viaduct Harbour.

Paul Dibble (20 March 1943 – 5 December 2023) was a leading figure of his generation, having created a rich body of sculptural works for public and private contexts over the course of decades. Key themes in his work include native flora and fauna, cultural history, architecture, and the human figure. ‍

Stories of a Lost Land is a large-scale work that featured in Huia Sings Alone, a solo presentation of the artist’s work at Gow Langsford in 2023. It presents a fresh response to subject matter that the artist knew well – native birds and the flowers of the kōwhai tree.

Dibble’s work will be on display in Market Square until Friday 26 April. Presented courtesy of the artist’s estate and Gow Langsford Gallery.