Project History

 

May – Sept 2002

The ‘modpod’, Auckland Homeshow, New Zealand
In May 2002 Red Turtle was invited to design a showcase house for display at the Auckland Homeshow in September 2002. The design ethos is described as ‘Pacific Rim’ and features visual texture, colour and multi-functional fittings. Following the Homeshow, the ‘modpod’ was relocated to Matarangi Beach Estates on the Coromandel, New Zealand.
May 2002 Hotel Inter-Continental, Wellington, New Zealand – Stage I
Commissioned to co-ordinate and install artwork for two levels of Club Rooms and Suites, including the Club Lounge. Art collections included framed limited edition etchings by New Zealand artist Cynthia Taylor, and reproduction prints of German painter Dagmar Vogt’s work.
Nov 2001 – May 2002 The Naviti Resort, Fiji
Original arts installation for the 140 room resort, incorporating 3 original pieces per room. The art collection in each room includes two framed, original woodblock prints and a unique sculptural installation carved into 18mm PVC. In total over 420 original pieces were commissioned.
Nov 2001 – Apr 2002 Shangri-La’s The Fijian Resort, Fiji
Full refurbishment of the three deluxe Bures at The Fijian Resort. Red Turtle was commissioned to create original art collections for each deluxe Bure, as well as invited to consult on artistic detailing and spatial design of the Bures. The Art collections include original, framed woodblock prints and original arts hand-tufted, 100% wool floor rugs.
Sept 2001 – May 2002 Vei-vale, Musket Cove, Fiji

Commission to provide artistic detailing consulting on the design and construction of the private retreat of an individual client. Red Turtle contributed custom textile designs and artistic concepts to flooring, walls and lighting.

Sept 2001 – Jan 2002 Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, New Zealand – Stage I
Original wall art installation including over 75 pieces of original art, archival photographs and custom framed mirrors for 10 privately owned Villas
Nov 2001 Ceramic Tile Public Art installation
Custom artistic design and hand-painting of ceramic tiles for a public wall art installation in Pukekohe.
Nov 2001 Matarangi Beach Golf Estates
Installation of original wall art for display suites at a new holiday residential development bordering the Matarangi Golf Course, including six unique original wood-block prints, and a wall installation of hand-thrown ceramic platters by New Zealand ceramic artist – Ross Mitchell-Anyon.
Mar – Dec 2001 The Pizza Box, Pukekohe, New Zealand
Interior and Exterior design, custom design of furniture and fit-out for the pilot restaurant of a new concept café-style fast-food operation.
April 2001 The Monarch Café, Pukekohe, New Zealand
Installation of an eclectic art collection including an original acrylic painting on canvas, framed woodblock prints, commissioned photography and wall-hangings on industrial clear mylar.
February 2001 Wadigi Island Lodge, Wadigi Island, Fiji Islands
Original art installation of hand-carved stone sculpture. Hand-carved on-site from native Wadigi Island coral stone, and finished with hand-made custom silk shades.
December 2000 Community Mosaic
  Crafted a 5 sq m art mosaic with an arts theme relating to the local community. Donated to the Franklin District as the first piece of public artwork in the community.
October 2000 Millennium Exhibition, Whangarei, New Zealand
Original wall art and sculptural exhibition in conjunction with a custom textile printer.
1999 – 2000 Yasawa Island Resort, Yasawa Island, Fiji Islands
Original art installation of hand-carved stone sculpture, including landscape sculptures in native Nadi sandstone 1600mm high.
1999 Malolo Island Resort, Malolo Island, Fiji Islands
Original wall art installation of 52 original diptychs - acrylic on canvas, outdoor stone sculptural installation, artistic design detailing in public areas.
1998 Sheraton Denarau Villas, Denarau Island, Fiji
Installation of original wall art, interior sculptural installations, and four original designs manufactured into custom arts rugs.
Current as at October 2002


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