The artwork “Light Weight O” hovered effortlessly above O’Connell Street from 2018 until mid-2021. File photo / Auckland Council
Andrew Burns, owner of Administrator House, is a businessman who pioneered the four-day work week, a philanthropist, and has an interest in art and classic yachts.
He said the existing fixtures are not compliant because different fixtures are required to meet existing seismic requirements.
“Otherwise, an earthquake could cause the sculpture to fall onto the road, with serious consequences. The council recognized that it would probably have to find another way to secure it to the metal lamppost adjacent to the building. I am.”
Andrew Burns, a pioneer of the four-day weekend, says the existing anchoring of artwork in his building does not meet earthquake requirements.
A council spokeswoman said it was considering options to reinstall the sculpture.
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Griffiths did not want to comment on the sculpture's status, but said she was looking forward to it being hung in the city again, adding there had been good support for it.
Mr Griffiths wrote on the council's public art website that the artwork “encourages people walking down O'Connell Street to look above and below and consider the space in between”. It draws attention to the sky and the earth below, surrounded by the built environment. ”
According to its website, Light Weight O highlights the area's historic buildings and features, depicting changing reflections of the sky, buildings and people.
O'Connell Street will be transformed into an urban art village on October 10 as part of Art Week, which will be held in the city center from October 4 to 10.
The theme of Art Week 2024 is happiness through art installations, exhibitions and walking tours.
Students from the University of Auckland's School of Architecture and Planning will bring to life an urban village of nine structures designed for all ages from midday to 9pm.
Art Week 2024's theme is 'Happiness' and will feature art installations, exhibitions and walking tours.
Changing Lanes is this year's bright centerpiece, with artists creating public art pieces in city center alleyways, transforming these familiar places with “big, bold, immersive ideas”.
For the full program, visit heartofthecity.co.nz/artweek.
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