ATTN: Moth Enthusiasts, Entomologists, and Art lovers!
GIANT MOTHS SPOTTED IN AUCKLAND, CHRISTCHURCH, HAMILTON AND WELLINGTON
Aotearoa, New Zealand, July 6, 2023 — Keep an eye out for an influx of beautiful giant moths throughout Aotearoa’s urban landscape this month. The moths are meticulously crafted artworks of Tāmaki Makarau artist Liam Gerrard.
WHEN + WHERE
This seasonal art activation will be on display until the end of July. Artworks are playing on 54 different locations nationwide (mainly in Auckland) and are well worth hunting down. Locations vary weekly. Street locations can be found here.
This week the artworks are at the following locations:
- Hobson Twins – AKL
- Lincoln OUT – CHCH
- Tuam – CHCH
- Western Springs Out – AKL
Liam Gerrard Explores the Fragility of Life in Captivating Portraits of Three Endemic New Zealand Moths Asaphodes Adonis, Asaphodes Chlamydota and Ichneutica Omoplaca.
In his most recent body of work, Gerrard has turned his attention to moths as a subject matter—an insect with an average lifespan of one to six months, but often surviving for just one to two weeks. Through his intricate paintings and drawings, the artist explores the evanescent existence of these creatures, reflecting on their brief time on Earth and the profound symbolism they hold.
Gerrard’s artistic process itself reinforces the concept of the passing of time. His attention to detail, coupled with the patience and precision required to create his artworks, underscores the themes of transience and the delicate balance between life and decay. Each stroke of his brush or pencil serves as a testament to the intricate beauty found in the natural world.
The Ichneutica Omoplaca and the Asaphodes Chlamydota on the RNZ building in Auckland.
About Art Ache
Art Ache has been activating art in and around Tāmaki Makaurau for 10 years. It is an artist-centric movement in art communication. With a goal to make art and culture part of the everyday conversation in Aotearoa. Art Aches’ art campaigns are created specifically with that in mind.
Art Ache believes at the core of every happy healthy society is a strong connection with its cultural ambassadors.
“Corrupting the use of digital billboards for Art turns the cityscape into an art gallery which everyone gets to experience.”
– Art Ache founder Aimee Ralfini
This Art Activation has been made possible by LUMO Digital Outdoor.
Art Ache and Digital billboard company LUMO have been collaborating for five years now. Both share the same core values around the importance of intelligent visual communication. Corrupting the use of digital billboards for Art turns the cityscape into an art gallery that everyone gets to experience.
