Peter Roche | |
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| Born | 1957 |
| Died | July 2020 |
| Alma mater | Elam School of Fine Arts, University of Auckland |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
Peter Roche (1957 – July 2020) was a New Zealand sculptor. He was born in 1957 and studied at Elam School of Fine Arts, University of Auckland. His primary focus area is on light-based sculptural installations, [1] though he first made his mark in performance art. [2] In 1995 he bought the 1920s former Ambassador Theatre in Point Chevalier, and used the space to build his artwork. [3] [4] Roche died in July 2020 of lung cancer. [5]
Perhaps his best-known works are large-scale pieces like Coral, adorning the Vero Centre building in downtown Auckland, [6] and Saddleblaze, installed at Gibbs Farm.
References
- ^ "Peter Roche, Saddleblaze". Gibbs Farm. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Gifford, Adam (7 November 2006). "Let there be light – then dark". New Zealand Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Street, Danielle (16 November 2012). "Peter Roche's cinematic new show". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Herald, New Zealand. "My Auckland: Pt Chevalier". M.nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Earley, Melanie (27 July 2020). "Auckland artist Peter Roche dies following battle with stage 4 lung cancer". Stuff. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ "Vero Centre – Art Gallery". Verocentre.co.nz. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
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