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 Public Art in Central Christchurch
Appendix Five : Religious Art in Central Christchurch Accessible to the Public
Category: Monument
Title: Bishop Harper Memorial
Overall description: Memorial to Bishop John Chitty
Harper, the first bishop of Christchurch who died 28 December,
1893. The memorial consists of a life sized effigy in full
episcopal robes laid on top of a cenotaph.
Primary artist(s): Francis John Williamson (1833-1920)
Other collaborators: Cenotaph was designed by Benjamin
J. Mounfort
Media: Marble sculpture mounted on Canterbury stone
cenotaph with limestone and graphite inlay
Approximate dimensions: h 1.57m w 2.44m d 1.09m
Location: Christchurch Cathedral, Cathedral Square
Setting: North transept
Condition: The top of the crozier has broken off
several times due to people climbing on the monument. Eventually
part of the cross needed replacing. The new section is more
highly polished than the rest of the crozier. A steel bar has
also been added for support to the top of the cross so that it
could sustain a heavier weight.
Owner / administrator: Christchurch Cathedral
History: When the Bishop Harper Memorial was moved to
the North transept a bottle containing a note was found in the
base. In the memorials new position a new bottle and note were
placed within the memorial.
Category: Monument
Title: Selwyn Memorial Pulpit
Overall description: Memorial to commemorate George
Augustus Selwyn the first Bishop of New Zealand. The reliefs
illustrate scenes from the life of Bishop Selewyn; preaching to
the Maoris, welcoming Bishop Harper, forming the constitution for
the church of New Zealand, and the concecration of Bishop
Patterson.
Primary artist(s): Designed and carried out under the
direction of Benjamin J. Mounfort
Other collaborators: Relief sculptures prepared by
John Roddis, Birmingham, and completed by R. L Clark.
Erection date: First used All Saint's Day, 1884
Media: Carved limestone pulpit with inlaid marble
reliefs. Grey stone columns and base.
Approximate dimensions: h 1.69m w 3.12m
Location: Christchurch Cathedral, Cathedral Square
Setting: Front of the nave to the left side
Owner / administrator: Christchurch Cathedral
Category: Embroidery
Title: Dossal for High Altar
Alternate title: The Burst of Life from the Three
Crosses of Calvary
Overall description: Designed to suggest a burst of
life in pink and gold flickering flame shapes. Appliqué
embroidery: made up of four sections some textures flat, others
shiny (achieved through cloth reversal).
Primary artist(s): W.A Sutton
Other collaborators: Mrs B. Manning, and the
Canterbury Embroiders' Guild
Execution date: 1981
Media: Fabric, thread, and gold twist
Approximate dimensions: h 1.93m w 3.15m
Location: Christchurch Cathedral
Setting: Placed as a backdrop to the high altar
Owner / administrator: Christchurch Cathedral
History: The Dossal was presented by the Canterbury
Embroiders' Guild to the Cathedral for the centennial. After
installation it was discovered that with certain lighting the
cross and candlesticks cast a shadow on the dossal resembling the
three crosses of Calvary.
Catagory: Monument
Title: Stanley Font
Overall description: Font design theme similar to the
Selwyn Memorial Pulpit, white stone font with medallions and four
grey columns.
Primary artist(s): Designed by Benjamin J. Mountfort
Execution date: 1881
Media: White Castle Hill stone with relief carvings in
grey Hoon Hay stone. Inlaid copper bowl
Approximate dimensions: h 1.22m w .92m d .92m
Location: Christchurch Cathedral
Setting: Nor'west corner of the nave
Owner / administrator: Christchurch Cathedral
History: Erected by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, Dean of
Westminster to his brother Captain Owen Stanley.
Catagory: Mural
Title: Waitaha
Overall description: Three sided column painted with
Maori representation of the
story of the Waitaha people and their place.
Primary artist(s): Cath Brown
Other collaborators: Art students helped with the
painting
Media: Acrylic paint on particle boards
Approximate dimensions: h 7m
Location: Alersgate Centre, Methodist Mission, Durham
Street
Setting: Situated to the rear of the foyer
Owner / administrator: Methodist Mission
Category: Stained glass window
Overall description: Two windows with a depiction of
Canterbury mountains, and rivers braiding across the plains
Primary artist(s): Graham Stuart
Execution date: c1996
Media: Stained glass
Location : Knox Church, corner of Bealey Avenue and
Victoria Street
Setting: Rear of church
Owner / administrator: Knox Church
Catagory: Stained glass
Overall description: Four stained glass panels of
abstract design set into the backdrop of the altar.
Primary artist(s): Rena Jarosewitsch
Execution date: c1993
Media: Stained glass
Approximate dimensions: h .45m w.45m
Location: Knox Church, corner or Bealey Avenue and
Victoria street
Setting: Knox Chapel
Owner / administrator: Knox Church
Catagory: Monument
Title: Runner for the Nurses' Memorial Chapel
Overall description: A woven carpet commemorating the
three nurses associated with the chapel in symbolic forms.
Primary artist(s): Nicola Jackson
Foundry / fabricator: Dilana Rugs, Christchurch
Execution date: 1994
Media: Wool
Approximate dimensions: 12.5m
Location: Nurse's Memorial Chapel, Riccarton Avenue
Category: Monument
Title: Font Cover
Primary artist(s): Designed by Benjamin J. Mountfort
Other collaborators: Andrew Swanston, Thomas Merreath,
Charley Williams, Robert Wakefield, and James Murphy
Execution date: 22 January, 1892
Media: Carved and painted wood with some attatched
fabric
Approximate dimensions: h 2.13m w .92m d .92m
Location: Christchurch Cathedral
Setting: Nor'west corner of the nave
Owner / administrator: Christchurch Cathedral
History: In memory of Francis Grellier Stedman who
died 1891. When halogen lights were put in the base a note was
found from Andrew Swanston giving a basic account of making the
cover.
Catagory: Monument
Title: Scott Centennial Windows
Overall description: Three stained glass windows with
the theme of the Christ's transfiguration. Included are the
symbols of the passion and examples of Canterbury fauna.
Primary artist(s): Inital design by W.A Sutton
Foundry / fabricator: Millar Studios, Dunedin adapted
design after W.A Sutton
Execution date: 1981
Media: Stained glass
Location: Christchurch Cathedral, Cathedral Square
Setting: North Transept
Owner / administrator: Christchurch Cathedral
History: Donated by Archibald James Scott for the
Cathedrals centennial
Category: Monument
Title: Puatt and Tukutuku Memorial
Overall description: Four panels of weaving dedicated
to the memory of William Allan Pyatt, Bishop of Christchurch
1966-1983. The outer panels depict Roimata, the splashing of
tears, the memorial and redemption of loved ones. The inner
panels depict Poutama, stairway to heaven
Primary artist(s): Directed by Mae Taurua
Other collaborators: Rolleston Prison inmates,
visitors to the Cathedral
Media: Native flax, leather, and rimu
Approximate dimensions: h 1.69m w 3.12m
Location: Christchurch Cathedral
Setting: North wall of the Cathedral
Owner / administrator: Christchurch Cathedral
Setting: Located down the centre aisle
Owner / administrator: Nurse's Memorial Chapel
History: Made for the "Tales Untold: unearthing
Christchurch histories" in association with Heritage week.
Funds were raised in order for it to remain a permanent fixture
in the chapel.
Catagory: Stained Glass
Title: Magnificat
Overall description: The work is a celebration of the
Catholic belief that the church is buried in Heaven. Lightish
colours down the sides signify the 12 tribes of Israel, the
triangles express the movement towards Heaven, and the oval at
the top signifies Mary' s space. (From the artist)
Primary artist(s): Philip Trusttum
Foundry / fabricator: Graham Stuart
Execution date: 1980
Media: Lead, coloured glass
Approximate dimensions: w 1.66m
Location: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrement, Barbados
Street
Setting: Wall of the Lady Chapel
Owner / administrator: Cathedral of the Blessed
Sacrement
History: Commemorates the Cathedral's 75th Jubilee
Category: Sculpture
Title: Christ has died-Christ has risen
Alternate title: Tabernacle Screen Doors
Overall description: The screen doors depict the
theme; Christ has died-Christ has risen. The first screen shows
Mary cradling the dead Christ, the second shows the resurrection,
Christs triump over death.
Primary artist(s): Ria Bancroft
Foundry / fabricator: Morris Singer Foundry, England
Execution date: In place and dedicated June 1977
Media: Bronze
Approximate dimensions: h .51m w .76m
Location: The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrement
Setting: The Blessed Sacrement Chapel
Owner / administrator: The Cathedral of the Blessed
Sacrement
Catagory: Weaving
Title: Earth and Heaven United
Alternate title: Earth with Heaven United, and Christ
the Lord of All
Overall description: Abstract design with colours
sympathetic to the bronze Tabernacle screen doors.
Primary artist(s): Ida Lough
Execution date: In place and dedicated June 1977
Media: Wool
Approximate dimensions: h 2.74m w 2.44m
Location: The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament,
Barbados Street
Setting: The Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Owner / administrator: The Cathedral of the Blessed
Sacrament
Category: Stained Glass
Title: Window of the Guardian Angel
Overall description: One of a group of seven windows
from the old Barbadoes street Cemetery Chapel, The other six are
in the Robert McDougall collection.
Execution date: c1864
Media: Lead, coloured glass
Approximate dimensions:
Location: Christchurch Hospital, Riccarton Avenue
Setting: Rear of Christchurch Hospital Chapel
Owner / administrator: Christchurch Hospital
History: When the Barbadoes Street Cemetery Chapel was
demolished in 1955 the windows were stored in a council yard.In
the early 1980s when it was decided to tidy up the yard the
windows were to be removed and scrapped. The driver of the truck
offered to take the windows which he passed on to a dealer. In
1986 and several dealers later Graham Stewart purchased five of
the windows and then resold them to the Robert McDougall Art
Gallery. Another window was located in Queenstown about to be
incorporated into a house, the Robert McDougall was able to
purchase this also. The seventh window was purchased by the The
Pumphouse (architectural antiques) where it remained unsold for a
number of years. This is the window that is now incorporated in
the Hospital Chapel.
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