Lynn Dunn (Old Collegian) - Sculpture For Sale

The Dragonmaster for sale

Master Carver Lynn Dunn (Williams 1966 – 1968) carved the symbolic work of art that appears in the foyer of the administration block at St Paul’s Collegiate School.

Lynn began the process in 1988 by discussing the concepts that were unique to St Paul’s, with the then Headmaster, Mr Lawrence, and members of the Board. From these conversations Lynn was able to begin the process of formulating a design of something unique and representative of the school. During this time Lynn found a slab of kauri in a furniture maker’s warehouse in Auckland that he felt would help him produce a symbolic mural, representing the legend of the school.

The design of the carving, symbolic of the life of St Paul’s, begins with the pathway into the school grounds with the great oaks on either side. The 18 wings on the spiral represent each Founder of the school and also the heart of the school, with the rising sun in the background. The symbol of the sun reflects the beginning of the project of the building of St Paul’s and the radiating rays represent the path that the school will take to becoming fully created. Trout are featured swimming from the base of the stag head (symbol of Tihoi); these trout are the symbol of natural life. Tihoi Mountain is seen in the background as well as the head of St Paul. The full moon is the final feature and represents the fullness and completion of the buildings of St Paul’s.

Lynn carved this at his home in West Auckland over a period of about three months and then transported it to the school for installation.

As a sculptor Lynn is very passionate about all the works that he creates. He continues to embrace wood sculpture, not for the money but for the fact that when he comes face to face with a piece of wood it has, for him, a story to tell. Through the process of sculpting he reveals that story.

Lynn has just finished a sculpture piece entitled The Dragonmaster. 

If you would like to make contact with Lynn, his number is 09 4384060 or email lynn@lynndunn.co.nz. You can also visit his website: www.lynndunn.co.nz

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