A sextant is an instrument with a graduated arc of 60° and a sighting mechanism, used for measuring the angular distances between objects and especially for taking altitudes in navigation and surveying. Measuring instruments and devices figure frequently in Bennett’s work. A sextant is associated with where we are and where we will head, along what line.
Selfie, 2015
Aluminium/ alcathene laminate, painted steel, brass, acrylic mirror, wood
2200 x 1300 x 580 mm
Get the Measure, 2015
Painted steel, stainless steel, brass, recycled kauri, rimu
1860 x 535 x 470 mm
Refocus, 2015
Aluminium/ alcathene laminate, stainless steel, brass, wooden tripod
400 x 500 x 500 mm
Why Weight, 2015
Steel, brass, wood, wooden tripod
2180 x 620 x 620 mm
Loss Adjuster II, 2015
Stainless steel, brass, corten steel
1800 x 360 x 200 mm
To and Fro (Loss Adjuster series), 2016
Corten, stainless and painted steel
3000 x 900 x 1300 mm
Private collection Christchurch
Maquettes for Extant, 2014
Paper, wood, card, bamboo
Various sizes approx 550 x 250 x 150 mm
Extant, 2006
Painted steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminium laminate
13 x 3.5 x 7.5 metres
Knox Plaza Christchurch
The making and installation of Extant in 2015 - a commission by John Ryder for a new building at 148 Victoria Street Christchurch.
