



This event ran as part of the 2024 ArtPoint Art Trail, on 23 November 2024
Event Type: Exhibition, Children's Activity
Medium/s: Craft
An exhibition of sculptures and fairy houses, alongside a children’s Fairyz Point activity
After completing his engineering studies in the north of England, James Nicholas Atkinson joined the military and became an aircraft engineer, serving for 19 years in both the RAF and RNZAF. Throughout his career, he nurtured a passion for design and art, often incorporating engineering techniques into his creative work. Seven years ago, he relocated to New Zealand, and began creating sculptures for family and friends, blending technical expertise with artistic vision.
James works with various materials, including metals from steel to copper, and used over a 1000 coloured pencils for his finely honed animal skull. Recently, James took responsibility for Fairyz Point, repopulating this popular Onekiritea attraction with new whimsy.