On Tuesday August 23rd 2005 - I had the pleasure of giving a talk at Spark 05, which took place at Wintec, Waikato Institute of Technology in Hamilton, New Zealand. Spark was launched with a Karakia from Wintec’s Kaumatua - which I found fascinating and had a chance to meet some amazing locals and see some great shows.

I’m always drawn to design and form outside of my medium and so probably the best show I saw at Spark 05 was the plush show.

Curated by Mark Curtis and Simon Nicholls.

Plush’s featured in the show… Frank, Bill, Square Brain, Pinky and Blue, Herbert, Glittafrend, Sparky, Daniel Davidson, Golly, Skimpy, Scamper, Daniel, Squeeze Me Sniff Me, Mr Heing the Hat, Chicken, Helgar, Transgender Worm, Tuatahi, Gill Sans, Geradmyctes, Unknown, Boris Sauve, Fing, Phil, Wobbert, Ms. Sock Monkey, Bag Lady, Little Red Stich, Green Lover, Bruce, Vinnie, Zhankari, Spizzle, Tinny, Russell, Hootie Hef, Narnia, Arthur (Big Hero), Bob, Pulpo, Rodney the Rat, Jam, Kisho, and The Masked Caterpillar.