Life on First Breath

Artist : Victor Nui

Material : Red Cedar

Year Created : 1999 / installed 2005

Special Note : Sculpture by the Sea (1999) Donated by Sculpture by the Sea in 2005

Artist's Location : Tonga

Type : Sculpture

Size : 2.0 x 1.75m

Carved from Red Cedar for 1999 'Sculpture by the Sea' exhibition at Bondi Beach, Sydney.

Located in the foyer of Walcha Hospital

Donated to Walcha by ‘Suclpture by the Sea’ in 2005

THE ARTIST:

Victor Nui is a Tongan artist known for his sculptures, particularly those created for "Sculpture by the Sea" events in Australia. He is recognised for his figurative work representing family and village life, and also for sculptures that explore themes of generational rhythm and DNA.