Whairepo Lagoon – Wellington

Whai Repo by Debbie Fish was an installation art piece in Wellington, New Zealand. The whai repo poised, as it dives into the Whairepo Lagoon honours the eagle rays that visit over the summer months; reminding us to respect these beautiful creatures that come to the lagoon to breed. Mana whenua believe the eagle rays are the kaitiaki of the lagoon.

Made using a fishing net recovered from Kapiti Island, and spots cut from aluminium cans collected from the nearby waters and surrounding coastal areas, individually threaded onto the bamboo frame to move and reflect the sunlight.

The Hunza™ High Power Spot Light with a narrow beam angle has been used to illuminate the materials within this complex sculpture.