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The Cape - A Revisit
Acrylic on board with black frame.
450mm x 300mm x 50mm
Aug 2024
The stark figure of the Cape Egmont Lighthouse still stands tall and imposing, its presence almost surreal against a peaceful rural backdrop.
The Cape Egmont Lighthouse, with its tumultuous beginnings, was initially erected on Mana Island, Kapiti. It allegedly caused a few shipwrecks rather than preventing them due to confusion with the nearby Pencarrow Lighthouse. It wasn’t until it was relocated to its perfect vantage point on the Taranaki Coast that it found its true purpose, standing tall and proud, guiding ships safely around the coast. I like to envision the lighthouse’s sense of pride and character as if it might come to life in a strange, animated reality.