Solace In The Wind
Solace In The Wind
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Liz H
Lichfield, UK911 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We were walking around the harbour and came across this statue, which I found unusual and interesting. It made a nice foreground to my photo of the harbour and bay and had a lovely quality of movement to it.
Written 27 April 2020
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Jason S
Melbourne, Australia2,667 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
While walking along waterfront nice to see these sort of statues to peak your curiosity.
Not sure the meaning of the solace of the wind with a naked man leaning over the edge but a good photo opp.
Not sure the meaning of the solace of the wind with a naked man leaning over the edge but a good photo opp.
Written 9 March 2020
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Mar 2024 • Family
Great sculpture, hope someone would give information on the artist and the meaning of the sculpture. The sculpture is very well done.
Written 22 April 2024
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MikeFo
Brighton, UK1,108 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Fascinating statue in bronze leaning into the wind of the bay. There are steps down next to probably to rescue those who over-stretched themselves getting a selfie!
Written 10 October 2023
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gerdastroud2
Port Elizabeth, South Africa33 contributions
Jan 2020
Came across this beautiful work of art when we spent a day exploring the Wellington beachfront.
Excellent.
Excellent.
Written 9 January 2020
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julesten2016
Melbourne, Australia3,316 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Another amazing statue dotted around Wellington's CBD.
This bronzed naked man with arms fling back leans into the harbour while displaying it's own tranquilly.
Located on the north-east side of Te Papa
Worth a visit
This bronzed naked man with arms fling back leans into the harbour while displaying it's own tranquilly.
Located on the north-east side of Te Papa
Worth a visit
Written 11 April 2019
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Ariane B
Tauranga, New Zealand266 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Close to the museum Te Papa you can find this amazing statue. Lots of tourists take pictures with it. It is well made and leads your view towards the waterfront on the other side.
Written 31 March 2019
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TravelsWithPhillip
Auckland, New Zealand348 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
On the way to Te Papa national museum, we found this interesting sculpture. A lots of tourists often come here and take pictures of this sculpture.
Written 25 January 2019
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KatielouAustralia
Hobart, Australia2,037 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
Just near the Te Papa museum, you will find this interesting sculpture of a man looking out to sea. It is difficult to tell if he is distressed as someone is leaving or happy that someone is returning
Written 11 November 2018
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GreenThumb331
San Fernando, Philippines2,871 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
I did not expect that there would be a sculpture on the waterfront after my visit to the Te Papa museum. The design of this art work was just too beautiful to be ignored. I took several pictures of the seemingly distressed man looking out to the sea.
I did some research afterwards. This sculpture is named “Solace in the wind.” This iconic landmark on the Wellington wharf is one of the best loved public art work of New Zealand. There are many ways to interpret the figure. There is a combination of pain and or a sense of relief in the expression of the figure’s face. Standing on the edge of the sea offers a sense of serenity and surrender to the forces of mother nature. Contemplation to reevaluate one’s life and finding inspiration while being alone is very much suggested with this sculpture.
I did some research afterwards. This sculpture is named “Solace in the wind.” This iconic landmark on the Wellington wharf is one of the best loved public art work of New Zealand. There are many ways to interpret the figure. There is a combination of pain and or a sense of relief in the expression of the figure’s face. Standing on the edge of the sea offers a sense of serenity and surrender to the forces of mother nature. Contemplation to reevaluate one’s life and finding inspiration while being alone is very much suggested with this sculpture.
Written 1 May 2018
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