Hokitika!


This sign made out of driftwood on the beach in Hokitika is now a kiwiana icon. Created by Don Neale in 2015 it began as an entry in a driftwood competition with the pieces joined together by flax which then won and now thousands of people every year specifically visit this West Coast town just to see it and take photos.



Linking up with Skywatch Friday, All Seasons and Tom's Signs.

Comments

Tigger's Mum said…
Have you seen any of the other driftwood creations from those competitons? They are fabulous. My bro in law is a wood turner and loves collecting big bits of arty driftwood on west coast beaches.
27 January 2022 at 08:05
local alien said…
I've often seen the photo of that sign. It's nice to know the story behind it
27 January 2022 at 08:05
Tom said…
...now this is clever! Driftwood can be a material to work with. Thanks Amy for joining the party!
27 January 2022 at 09:48
Billy Blue Eyes said…
Nice sign, like the idea of using driftwood
27 January 2022 at 10:17
William Kendall said…
That is a creative concept.
27 January 2022 at 12:44
Iris Flavia said…
Very beautiful and creative.
27 January 2022 at 19:13
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Funny and interesting the things that become popular!
28 January 2022 at 16:18
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