Colin McCahon, 'Koru, 1, 2, 3', 1965 - Print New Zealand Artists

Colin McCahon, 'Koru, 1, 2, 3', 1965 - Print New Zealand ArtistsIn 1965, Colin McCahon was becoming increasingly interested in Maori culture, and exploring the use of numerals as forms and symbols in his art. Here, he combines these two interests, giving the numerals the frond like forms of the koru a spiral motif found in Maori art. Like so much of McCahons work, Koru, 1, 2, 3 is also underpinned by Christian ideas. The three part painting refers to the Trinity God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Other

Robin White’s hard-edged paintings of rural New Zealand and its people are comparable with Don Binney‘s and Michael Smither’s work

This fascinating and beautiful book

protests for better race relations and to protect the environment

This is the fifth picture book in an acclaimed series of true stories about the lives of famous Kiwis written by David Hill and magnificently illustrated by Phoebe Morris

much of his research focused on bird communities

water and sky

applied art objects and sculptures every day and who know them better than most

Mervyn Taylor — wood engraver

Following on from the hugely popular Kuwi's First Egg

It provides a unique window on the relationship of the people of this land with their environment

reflecting her very fulfilling and extensive career

Pages: 496