Perpetual Harvest
Materials: Copper
Dimensions: Approx 1.6m x 50cm x 60cm
Weight: Approx 15kg
2026 Artist Glen Colechin
Perpetual Harvest draws its inspiration directly from the fertile soils and generous spirit of the Hawke’s Bay region. As the “Fruit Bowl of New Zealand” and a globally recognised wine producer, Hawke’s Bay is defined by its cycles of growth, harvest, and renewal.
To capture this, the sculpture reimagines the classical mythological Cornucopia. However, rather than a fleeting seasonal harvest, this horn is cast in enduring copper. It symbolises a bounty that never exhausts itself – representing both the rich viticultural legacy of the region and the limitless generosity of the community that gathers for the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction.
Warm polished copper details emerge through the oxidised surface, creating a sense of life, richness, and renewal. Designed for versatility, the piece can be wall-mounted, suspended as a hanging sculpture, displayed on a solid surface like a wine barrel, or transformed into a functional water feature.
Glen Colechin
Sculptor
Glen Colechin is a Napier-based sculptor celebrated for his refined craftsmanship and confident sense of form. Drawing on a background in engineering and product design, his practice combines technical precision with an expressive sculptural sensibility.
Working with recycled materials, native timber off-cuts, stone, clay, copper and brass, Glen creates elegant and compelling works that seamlessly weave together sustainability and storytelling.
His sculptures have been exhibited both nationally and internationally and are held in private collections worldwide, making them a distinctive and highly collectable addition to any art collection.
Glen’s accolades include winning The People’s Choice Award at the Auckland Botanical Gardens Sculpture Exhibition and producing the highest-grossing entry in The Hawke’s Bay Big Apple Project.
Glen says he didn’t hesitate when approached to create this year’s feature artwork.
“I’m genuinely thrilled to be involved. Supporting Cranford Hospice through my work feels incredibly meaningful, and I love the way this event brings Hawke’s Bay together and shows to the world what we do best. It’s a joy to create something special for an event like this, and to know that it will support a cause so important to our community.”
