E. Mervyn Taylor, 'Magical Wooden Head', 1952 - Print - wholesale Frances Hodgkins

E. Mervyn Taylor, 'Magical Wooden Head', 1952 - Print - wholesale Frances HodgkinsThe study of Mori mythology provided E Mervyn Taylor with a rich source of subject matter. Magical wooden head is based on the legend of a tohunga (priest), Hakawau, who challenged a carved wooden head that could cause death to anyone who gazed on it. Taylors early training as a jewellery designer and engraver honed his ability with expressive line, and this skill is perfectly demonstrated in this accomplished work. The finely detailed image creates a

attention to detail

it is a vivid reflection of 250 years of resistance and persistence

the clarity and economy of her images celebrated the vitality of New Zealand ‘s rural culture and counter culture communities of the 1970s

Rochelle has had solo exhibitions in New Zealand

The name of Sir Walter Lawry Buller is synonymous with A history of the birds of New Zealand

exhibitions

The New Zealand Horse (with Deborah Coddington)

He mixed contemporary art styles with the more traditional subject matter of landscapes and Biblical stories

or as the perfect Matariki gift

Tap-dancing tomtits

Regal Enterprises was established in 1992 by brothers Ian and Allan Farley

Juxtaposing the industrial with nature