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Nga Toki Mate Whenua

painting 2Between bad weather an coming down with another bug, just a quick post today from a recent visit to the Auckland Art Gallery.

Nga Toki Mate Whenua – Axes Felling Trees, Kill the Land
1983
Tony Fomison (1939-1990)

“I became attracted to Maori culture because here was this culture produced in the country – an oral culture based on the love of the land, and love of the old and the young ones. In other words, a past, present and future.”

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4 responses to “Nga Toki Mate Whenua”

  1. rabirius Avatar
    rabirius

    Brilliant.

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    1. hawkeyx Avatar
      hawkeyx

      Here is a link to some more of his work and writings about.

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  2. Bunny Eats Design Avatar
    Bunny Eats Design

    I love Fomison. Textural and moody while still depicting something. None of the pretentiousness that can come with abstract painting.

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    1. hawkeyx Avatar
      hawkeyx

      Agreed!

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