Blake AitkenPublic Artist & Architectural Designer
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90 Minutes in Te Komititanga Square

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
MAY 2025

90 Minutes in Te Komititanga Square

A ten-edition series pairing archival giclée prints on cotton with digital editions on OpenSea. Each edition is drawn from a dedicated 90-minute LiDAR scan of Te Komititanga Square, captured with a Matterport Pro 3, freezing a single moment in the life of the square.

Each edition was curated for a specific recipient: ten influential Auckland figures whose contributions reflect the square's spirit of community, innovation, and care. Rather than a traditional sale, the bundles were hand-delivered as tokens of appreciation, accompanied by personalised letters and explanatory booklets. Each recipient could claim their edition at any price, including nothing, ensuring the gesture stayed accessible and open.

Hand-applied 10-cent coin stamps, embossed in a cruciform compass motif, authenticate every piece and echo themes of direction, presence, and collective responsibility.