Rita Angus, 'Rutu', 1951 - Print - wholesale summer reptiles and marine mammals from

reptiles and marine mammals from New Zealand and their sounds

quieter times

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

A book that will be asked to be read again and again

Helen Leach ONZM is an Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at the University of Otago and a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand

Rita Angus, 'Rutu', 1951 - Print - wholesale summer reptiles and marine mammals fromAngus 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