Willie Apiata and the Tough Decision
the human figure pendants known as hei tiki are the most famous
There is an idelisation of the Virgin Mary with the halo as well as bicultural blending by Angus depicting herself as part Maori and part European
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during this period of close friendship
Colin McCahon, 'Koru, 1, 2, 3', 1965 - Print Toa Tamariki Curated Willie Apiata and the ToughIn 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