Vision
The Mercy Sculpture Centre is a not for profit organization established...
- To create commissioned works which express Gospel values
- To provide opportunities for emerging sculptors, particularly women, to further their artistic development
The Centre has as its core values
- creativity
- hospitality
- respect
- justice
At one with the Creative Spirit of God we commit ourselves to affirm and nurture the innate creativity in each person. We seek to do this through the medium of sculpture and related art forms. We welcome people of all faiths and honour the unique creative expressions of each individual by providing a friendly, secure environment where self expression is encouraged and artistic development furthered. We promote new ways of exploring the visual arts, particularly sculpture, and innovative art practices.
Background
The Mercy Sculpture Centre is a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy New Zealand. The Centre offers services which reflect faith values expressed through the sculpture and commissioned work of its Director, Sister Gael O'Leary and the Mercy tradition of education through the sculpture classes offered.
Created in 2005 in an empty factory, the Centre was fitted out with a teaching space, three studios, a soundproof grinding and welding area, carving and casting space and a wax room. There is also an exhibition space, Gallery Koru, which is used for the periodical display of student and staff work and is available for other sculpture exhibitions.
