Te Papa Museum Nature Exhibition (2019)
A major multi-level natural history exhibition for Te Papa Museum (Te Taiao Nature), featuring sculpted native fish, birds and insects, scientifically accurate models and immersive set pieces. We delivered the digital sculpting, 3D printing and fine paint finishing for the gallery.
Human Dynamo Workshop was a lead contributor of scientifically accurate endemic flora and fauna models for this permanent exhibition at Te Papa. We liaised with scientific experts to ensure every detail was accurately captured in the finished models.
Utilising the latest in-house technology and craft including digital sculpting, 3D printing, biological specimen moulding and paint finishing, we fabricated over 40 specimen models.
"I found the team at Human Dynamo to be exceptional in their focus, commitment, and production quality; taking a mix of photographs, photocopies and preserved specimens to create fish models that looked as if all they needed was water. Some of the older models that were re-painted and re-worked I had thought were beyond salvage, but the end result was spectacular. Problems were overcome with innovation and talent. It has been a pleasure to work with such gifted and passionate people." - Andrew Stewart (Assistant Curator, Te Papa).
Collaborators:
Exhibition Designers: Clayton McGregor & Rosanne Kwan
Lead Contributors: Art Direction/Client relations: Tony Drawbridge, Dominic Taylor
Paint Lead: Sacha Lees
Paint: Garry Buckley
3D Print & digital modeling: Adelle Kristensen, Elliot Gonzales
Birds Experts: Alan Tennyson & Colin Miskelly
Marine Invertebrate Expert: Rick Webber
Fish Expert: Andrew Stewart
Insect Experts: Phil Sirvid & Julia Kasper
Plant Experts: Lara Shepard & Leon Perrie
Creative Production Partner: Human Dynamo Workshop
