Whale Tales 2022
It is a celebration of NZ art and culture that raises awareness of our unique marine ecosystems. Inspired by the Nationally Critical Brydes Whale, of which there is a resident population of approximately 50 whales in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, there are 100 whale tail sculptures being transformed by 100 New Zealand artists.
The Tile Depot is a proud sculpture sponsor of one of these whale tails and our Lower Hutt store is also host to another. With many of our Tile Depot staff and family members passionate about the ocean (even a couple of Marine Biology degrees in the mix), the chance to fund a Whale Tales sculpture and play a small part in the protection of vulnerable marine species was an opportunity not to be missed.
Follow our blog here as we document our Whale Tales journey with Raglan artist Aaron Kereopa as he transforms the tail into a work of art. The finished work will form part of a public sculpture trail in Auckland in 2022, raising awareness for the marine ecosystem of the Hauraki Gulf.