13. NOCTURNAL

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LORI DAVIS, LARISSE HALL & BROOK WAIMARAMA SANCTUARY

The concept uses art to share and support the conservation goals of the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary. Children have made native birds and insects, or the pests that endanger them, using glow-in-the-dark materials. The works are lit with black light to create 'glowing' nocturnal native wild life, plus the 'fence of protection' to highlight endangered species.

Davis and Hall are Nelson based artists.

Created with help from: Simon Jones (Everything Man), Steve Johnston (Sweet Sounds - Lighting Technician), Tara Beloe (Office Max - Co-ordinated kits for the public), John Young (Volunteer), Jeanna Parker (Volunteer), Martin Swindells (Volunteer) and Gael Thompson

Brook Waimarama Sanctuary: Hudson Dodd (General Manager), Rick Field (Project Co-ordinator and Educator), Jane Stevens, Pam Pope, Pat Morrisey, Bryan and Margaret Hardie Boys, Hans Wiskerke, Mika Verheul, Ann Love, Val Latimer, Claire Williams, Lois Diaper, Sophie Mephan, Yvonne Kyle, Jill Cullen, Emma Kerr-Laurie, Winnie Luthje, Rona Spencer

Schools: Tahunanui Primary, Broadgreen Intermediate, Richmond Primary, Henley School, Nelson College for Girls

Thank you to RESENE paints for supplying Glow in The Dark Paint and the public for participating.

12. AMELIA

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CELINE RAATS

The Arts & Media students from NMIT have been involved in Light Nelson since 2014. This year, working under the overall theme of ‘Habitat’, students have collaborated or worked individually on a range of projects. Many highlight environmental issues and use appropriate materials such as recycled plastic. The student works are clustered in the NMIT Arts & Media building.

11. CELEBRATION

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VINNY ARORA & JENNY FLEMMING

In both New Zealand and India the recycling/reusing of materials for practical purposes is common. In New Zealand this is referred to as a “number 8 wire mentality”, in India it is a necessity. This work explores themes of habitat, thankfulness, and the transformative power of light.  A small Indian village is drab and tired by day.  At night it transforms into a colourful jewel of light, as it celebrates Diwali (the Festival of Lights).

Arora (India) and Fleming (New Zealand) are both second year Arts & Media students at NMIT.

10.THE TREE OF LIFE

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FRANCIE SILVA

The tree represents the life force in each one of us.  Suspended from the tree are words of affirmation that bring one to true enlightenment. The healing of the nations is represented by the leaves. A musical score accompanies the art work, an original composition specifically made for this event. Installed in nature, the art work has a small environmental impact whilst making a stunning artistic display.

Silva is a local resident who is currently studying within the Creative Arts programme at NMIT.

09. WOW LIGHTBULB MEN

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WE LOVE DONATIONS!
The Lightbulb Men are fun, playful characters from the World of WearableArt that appeared on stage in the 1999 show as part of the World of Invention. WOW kindly loaned the characters for use in the out of town 'See Nelson in a New Light' campaign.