Corrugated Histories by Auckland and Wanaka based Artist, Gilly Sheffield.

From Gilly Sheffield's Solar Series

H 140mm
H +thread 430mm
W 145

Made from waxed cord, mercerised thread and iron rescued from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

'These corrugated crosses represent the interwoven and intertwined nature of whānau and culture. I use the iconic iron that has protected so many New Zealand families and weave on it to showcase the skills that have been passed down from generation to generation in the myriad of cultures that are part of being a New Zealander. 
The shape of the cross itself represents the Southern Cross and celebrates its importance in how our ancestors found their way here, and how we in the present choose to navigate the lives we lead.' - Gilly Sheffield