Completed Kauri Portraits

Finished Blocks

Finally the blocks have been completed. Part of the reason for the delay was the need to get some of the blocks redone as the first lot were not to a good enough standard. I found a company in Whangarei and they have done a great job at a resonable price.

Because of the delay and a lack of communication, on my part, The Really Good Shop, no longer wants to host the work, which means I am now looking for a new site. As soon as this is sorted out I shall let you know what is going on.

I have posted some photographs of the completed blocks, so you can get an idea of what they look like. There are 70 completed portraits and as a group they look impresive. The project will continue, as I hope people seeing the work will want to have their portrait included as well.

Portraits 2

Portraits

Update July 2009

I haven't disappeared, I have just finished the first set of images for the plaques. At the moment I have about 100 portraits so I need to do some more fundraising as I would much rather get them all done at the same time.

Once funds are in place I can get them all done, which involves taking the kauri plaques to Auckland, where they will be laser etched. Then I will varnish them for protection and work out the best way to attach them to the wall.

As soon as there is further news I shall let you know. As the project is ongoing if you know of anyone who has lived in Te Kopuru and wants to be included, get them to send a photograph in or drop one off at The Really Good Shop.