Sculptor Neil Dawson

This jaw-dropping sculpture named ‘Horizon’ in New Zealand looks like something out of a Photoshop illusion, but it’s entirely real! Created by Neil Dawson, the massive metal artwork defies gravity and challenges our sense of perspective, appearing to float effortlessly in the sky. Located in Gibbs Farm, it has become a must-see attraction for art lovers and travelers alike

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Street Artist SWIFTMANTIS

Mural by SWIFTMANTIS for FLARE Street Art Festival in Christchurch (Ōtautahi), South Island, New Zealand.

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Black cats have to deal with the superstitious stereotypes of being ”bad luck’ from too many witch movies

SWIFTMANTIS: This is Olive! She’s a sweet little stray rescued by the Cats Protection League of Canterbury, and she needs a home! Usually the stray stories I paint have already found homes in interesting places but this time it’s an open ended story and we’re hoping someone out there can help give her the forever home she needs. She’s been at the shelter for a while now, black cats have to deal with the superstitious stereotypes of being ”bad luck’ from too many witch movies. On top of that strays can be hard work at first and do require a little extra effort, but seeing them transform makes it all worth it. Massive thanks to FLARE Street Art Festival for hosting us and helping me bring this mural to life. Special thanks to @furtographynz for photographing Olives portrait to give me the best possible reference to paint from. And the Cats Protection League of Canterbury who’ve been helping local cats since 1971! Much love to all the Artists and organizers involved, you guys make the whole experience so damn fun it was hard to leave!

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By SWIFTMANTIS in Papaioea, New Zealand.

SWIFTMANTIS: This is a portrait of a local alley cat called Squishee. We found her living under our old brick studio just a few blocks away from where this mural is painted. She had half an ear missing, a short tail, and wouldn’t let us get close. But she kept hanging around till we eventually earned her trust. She moved from the junkyard to the doorway, then inside the building itself till we finally gave her a real home with us.

SWIFTMANTIS: Been a whole year since I painted our little alley cat Squishee, i really poured my heart, soul, blood, sweat, and tears in to this mural, even cut my head open at the end tryna finish in the pouring rain!

But seeing people’s reaction was a beautiful thing, its definitely inspired me to pursue more stray stories with my work…and I’ve got some really cool cats im excited to share with you guys very soon!

Much love to @street_prints for giving me the opportunity to share her story with the world! And all the other Artists who contributed to the beautification of my home town Papaioea, Palmerston North!