Darren Wise Stainless Sculptor

Darren Wise Stainless Sculptor My background is in fabrication of stainless steel and have over 25years of experience in New Zealand and Australia.

As a 49 year old male of Maori and European descent, father of 2, a son, brother and uncle, I have been inspired by the love and support of my family and my life experience. Raised on a dairy farm and living next to the Waipa river gave me an affinity with the land and nature. I moved into the dairy industry as a stainless steel welder building dairy factories for cheese, butter and milk powder in

both New Zealand and Australia. As I worked with stainless I could see possible images and forms that could be developed into sculptures and my creative urges grew over time to where it is today. A stint as a tourism owner operator with Wiseway Canoe Adventures on both the Mokau and Waikato rivers gave me more inspiration as it fed my desire to get closer to nature and particularly to the river. The Waikato River has a major impact on the lives of every individual as water is a necessity of life. I have a desire to create images that reflect the beauty of nature and the river. I am a recovering alcoholic who has been in sobriety for 13 years. I have been through many trials and tribulations and at times it has been fraught with difficulty. Stainless steel is a difficult material to work with and at times it can be unyielding and unforgiving. In my pursuit to develop sculptures that touch the lives of others, working with stainless steel has been a journey of self discovery. It is reminiscent of the ebb and flow of life which can also be unyielding and unforgiving as we struggle to come to terms with the difficulties that one experiences along life’s pathway. Despite the difficulties associated with overcoming life’s challenges, there is beauty at the end of the journey if you have passion, persistence and perseverance. My sculptures allow me to participate fully in life and to share the beauty of nature in a medium not well known to people. No reira, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa
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Darren Wise

Kia ora Whanau, a Hamilton Exhibition starts 25th June at The Meteor, Ed and Alberta are two Talented artists with works...
10/06/2025

Kia ora Whanau, a Hamilton Exhibition starts 25th June at The Meteor, Ed and Alberta are two Talented artists with works worth seeing!!! Opening night 25th June 6pm till 8pm all welcome.

09/03/2025

Wanaka A&P Show 2025

Waikato Home Show 2023 Sculpture Trail. Marti Wongs.
03/10/2023

Waikato Home Show 2023 Sculpture Trail. Marti Wongs.

20/10/2021

Nominations for the 2021 Kawenata Awards are now open and close 5pm, Sunday 7th November 2021.

The Kawenata Awards is a prestigious event that celebrates contribution and achievement across all sectors of Te Nehenehenui.It is also the symbolic flagship of the Kawenata (Covenant) of Ngāti Maniapoto me ōna hapū maha inaugurated at the Māhoenui residence of Te Rangituataka Tākerei on Friday 1st January 1904.

Due to the global pandemic this year's awards will be presented online at 6.00pm, Friday 3rd December 2021.

For more information, head to the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetK91j9cYPZb64Z6uPY8Zh8lMSU2itW6BFPR3kqfg16N1BdQ/viewform

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDOXD86SzxA
17/10/2021

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E te Iwi,Nominations for the 2021 Kawenata Awards are open. Nominate your whānaunga who are experts in their field, who keep the home fires burning at the ma...

Waikato Home & Garden Show. I am the Wild Exposure stand who are celebrating 30 years at the Show amazing feet by any te...
05/11/2020

Waikato Home & Garden Show. I am the Wild Exposure stand who are celebrating 30 years at the Show amazing feet by any terms!

13/08/2020

Dear friends who are self-employed, run their own business, or want to support small businesses!
Here's an opportunity to see the variety in our extended circles.
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Kia ora big thanks to Execl Exhibitions at Manukau Vodafone Event Centre 17th, 18th and 19th July
17/07/2020

Kia ora big thanks to Execl Exhibitions at Manukau Vodafone Event Centre 17th, 18th and 19th July

A Ruru without wings, a Morepork without a name. I will do the wings can you help Te Ruru with a name or even a proverb ...
09/07/2020

A Ruru without wings, a Morepork without a name.
I will do the wings can you help Te Ruru with a name or even a proverb please.

I have been working on my first group of ETU stands by Wise Up for the people who supported the development of ETU Phone...
29/06/2020

I have been working on my first group of ETU stands by Wise Up for the people who supported the development of ETU Phone stand and amplifier, with the great idea of a Key ring holder also did some Logo Branding for corporate clients.
Sales price has been tough at this point they are.
$25 including post & packaging in NZ or $20 pick up
Important PM If you are interest so I can pass on details
The ideas have been great and incredible supportive!

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3533 Ohaupo Road
Hamilton
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