Rita Angus, 'Rutu', 1951 - Print - wholesale summer Sumptuous artworks of these birds

Sumptuous artworks of these birds

the abstract patterns of geothermal activity in Rotorua—were decisive for many other New Zealand artists

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Mervyn took on the role as being both an artist and communicator

Rita Angus, 'Rutu', 1951 - Print - wholesale summer Sumptuous artworks of these birdsAngus was a prolific New Zealand artist who paved the way for female artists through her landscapes and self portraits. She became a leading pioneer in the creation of a New Zealand style in her early career. Kiwi art critic, Hamish Keith dubbed this style of art as New Zealandism. Anguss appreciation of Buddhism is represented by the lotus flower in Rutu. There is an idelisation of the Virgin Mary with the halo as well as bicultural blending by Angus