Object: HQ Holden
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Title / object name  HQ Holden
Maker  Date  
Thomson, Jeff  1991  
Medium Summary  corrugated iron, 1974 Holden Kingswood chassis and body
Materials  corrugated iron, metal
Dimensions
Overall  1470 (Height) x 1900 (Width) x 4900 (Length)
Classification  sculpture, automobiles
Registration Number  1996-0005-1
Credit Line
Purchased 1996 with New Zealand Lottery Grants Board funds

Artist Jeff Thomson clad this car in heavy gauge corrugated iron and then drove it around for three years. Thomson has used this distinctive New Zealand building material in many of his sculptures, including elephants and cows.

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