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The art portfolio of Maurice van Cooten is comprised of collections inspired by, The West Coast of Auckland, Waitakeres, landscapes, seascapes, butoh dance, underwater and native birds. Oil tempera paintings on canvas, wood and copper. Abstract sculptures carved out of wood and stone, ceramic art works.

Latest entries from the blog

Unitec's Marae, traditional and contemporary design

Posted: 25 May 2011

The Unitec Marae has been designed and sculpted by Lyonel Grant and his team. The design combines traditional carving and Marae architecture with current building requirements and contemporary design using digital technologies.

Oak carving at Wood Sculpture Live

Posted: 23 May 2011

Carving for me is discovering. An archeologist excavates to find a buried artifact. When I carve, I have the notion that the sculpture is within the material, stone or wood.

Day three to seven at Wood Sculpture Live

Posted: 14 April 2011

I’ve spent the first three nights remodelling my designs in clay, becoming simpler each time. I’ve arrived at something completely different than expected, though I’m starting to see elements of my initial intentions back in the form.