Intent to Construct

In 1995 a towering semi-abstracted figure covered in barnacles and honeycomb, was cast in bronze and installed outside of the Manawatu Art Gallery, Palmerston North. This film documents of the production of Pacific Monarch by New Zealand sculptor Paul Dibble, revealing something of it's maker and his vision. The figure is seemingly balanced on two spindly props, with a blindfold symbolizing the uncertainty faced by settlers venturing into an unknown future. Dibble's knowledge and skill in manipulating the process of bronze casting to produce his delicately balanced sculptures is evident - the casting, the welding together of all the parts, and the assembling of a team of sympathetic experts. 

Key Cast & Crew

Steve La Hood

Director

Eric De Beus

Editor

Beth Tredray

Sound Recording

Mike Fuller

Camera

Murray Milne

Camera

Craig Herd

Camera