12/07/2026
Daniel Wright is a sculptural copper designer based in Tauranga. Wright’s creative journey began in west Auckland, where early exposure to bush and Wild West coast beaches such as Piha and Karekare shaped his visual language. He first discovered making through woodwork classes and and then a formative bone carving project introduced him to hands on, process driven work. Surfing became a parallel influence, informing the forms he explored. Wright’s transition to copper marked a pivotal moment in his practice. Despite initially avoiding metal, he found copper uniquely aligned with his sensibilities- soft, responsive and organic despite its strength. He was drawn to it’s patina and unpredictability, valuing the way each piece records time through surface, oxidation and handling. This quality echoes his earlier relationship with timber, where no two grains, or outcomes l, are ever the same.
We have a beautiful selection of Daniel’s Kina and stingrays here in store!
