Jill trevelyan is cocurator of the exhibition rita angus. Published in conjunction with a major exhibition of her work and the centenary of her birth, rita angus. A life in letters te papa press, 2004 and the coauthor of rita angus. At te papas conservation department, the treasures are being prepared for display oil paintings in one area, works on paper in another. Discusses the work of the artist and in particular the exhibition rita angus. The 200 works in the exhibition reveal the themes of identity, spirituality and nature that were central to her vision, and show how her commitment to pacifism and her strong feminist beliefs profoundly influenced her work. Life and vision was the fastest chapter he has ever written her love of nature provided all the inspiration he needed. Published in association with the exhibition rita angus. Henrietta catherine angus, known as rita, was born in hastings on 12 march 1908.
Angus, rita dictionary of new zealand biography te ara. Rita angus, ad 1968, 1968, oil on hardboard, 587 x 595 mm auckland art gallery toi o tamaki, gift of the friends of the auckland art gallery, 2004 the inclusion of anguss sketchbook material was a fantastic surprise, as was the inclusion of the preliminary study colour notes above from the 1950s, framed as a work and hung with other nature. Jan 31, 2009 lovely rita a new biography of a famous new zealand painter. In this fascinating book, jill trevelyan editor of toss woollaston. She was the eldest of seven children of ethel violet crabtree and her husband, william mckenzie angus, who began his working life as a carpenter and went on to establish the major construction company w.
She worked primarily in oil and water colour, and is well known for her portraits and landscapes. Rita angus and the natural world friends of te papa. Rita angus was born in hastings in 1908 and spent her childhood between napier and palmerston north. Landscapes and portraits such as cass, central otago, and rutu have become national icons. See more ideas about artist, new zealand art and nz art.
Life and vision, which will open at te papa in july and will tour nationwide. Rita angus 190870 was one of new zealands most loved and respected artists. Rita angus and the temple of art in 2008, te papa tongarewa presented the exhibition rita angus. In this book are hundreds of collection items from the. Image reproduced courtesy of the estate of rita angus. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
An artists life will be launched in wellington on tuesday 8 april, 2008. See more ideas about new zealand art, nz art and art. An artists life, jill trevelyan editor of toss woollaston. May 12, 2009 rita angus, ad 1968, 1968, oil on hardboard, 587 x 595 mm auckland art gallery toi o tamaki, gift of the friends of the auckland art gallery, 2004 the inclusion of angus s sketchbook material was a fantastic surprise, as was the inclusion of the preliminary study colour notes above from the 1950s, framed as a work and hung with other nature.
Tony said writing his chapter for the biography rita angus. If your a rita angus fan this is must have for your collection. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Last year was the year of rita angus 19081970, with an edited collection of her life and art,1 a touring exhibition of her paintings organized by te papa and a major biography by jill trevelyan. Auckland art gallerys shop has a wide range of rita angus merchandise, including tshirts, posters, bags, badges. Life and vision, william mcaloon and jill trevelyan ed, te papa press, wellington, 2008 reproduced by kind permission of the authors and te papa press 190821 henrietta catherine angus was born in hastings on 12 march 1908, the eldest of seven children of william mckenzie angus, a carpenter, and his wife ethel violet. Cass, the first of her paintings bought by a public gallery is now an iconic work. Collection of the christchurch art gallery te puna o waiwhetu. Includes essays from wellknown writers, critics, and art.
She is cocurator of the forthcoming exhibition rita angus. Theo lived in java with his parents and brother before being sent to the netherlands for his education. Angus, rita, 19081970 criticism and interpretation. Life and vision the te papa website features, downloadable audio and zoomifiable images. Along with colin mccahon and toss woollaston, she is credited as one of the leading figures in twentieth century new zealand art. Rita angus s a goddess of mercy kind of a total fusion of the output of diego rivera and frida kahlo, with a hint of paul gauguins work thrown in. Apr 07, 2008 trevelyan is also the cocurator of an exhibition, rita angus. Im pleased with the way the exhibition looks at christchurch art gallery, especially as the exhibition designer and i worked the whole thing out on the phone and via email. An artists life came out at the same time both te papa press, 2008 and rita angus. Many of rita angus s works have helped to form part of our visual identity as new zealanders. Life and vision, which is currently open at te papa until 7 october 2008, before travelling to other main centres of new zealand. The color reproductions are crisp and true and theres mostly color images throughout the book. Stunning artworks, personal photographs, and insightful letters help bring anguss. Life and vision, opening in july, have never before been shown, and, when reproduced in books, many others have been seen only in black and white.
Life and vision, the website for the te papa exhibition running 575102008. William mcaloon was curator, historical new zealand art at te papa. Rita angus 12 march 1908 25 january 1970 was a new zealand painter. This exquisite fullcolour catalogue explores the life and work of rita angus 190870, one of new zealands bestloved artists and her legacy of art in new zealand. Portrait of betty curnow, wystan curnow talks about. Trevelyan is also the cocurator of an exhibition, rita angus. Her publications include the collected letters of new zealand painter toss woollaston and a biography of new zealand art dealer peter mcleavey, which won the book of the year award in the new zealand post book awards in 2014.
Theo schoon was born at kebumen, java in the east indies, the son of dutch parents, johannes theodorus schoon and his wife barbara isabella maria steegemans. It features magnificent reproductions of every artwork in the exhibition, from iconic landscapes and portraits like cass and rutu to work never before seen in public. Rita angus, jill trevelyan shop online for books in new zealand. Rita angus was a proud new zealander and new zealanders, almost, instinctively identify with her landscape paintings. Life and vision, accompanied by a large multiauthor catalogue. Rita anguss a goddess of mercy kind of a total fusion of the output of diego rivera and frida kahlo, with a hint of paul gauguins work thrown in. Life and vision as part of its 10 th year anniversary celebrations. Henrietta catherine agnes angus 1908 1970 genealogy. In addition to the book by trevelyan we have others in the library about rita angus including rita angus. How rita angus landscapes inspired a starfish collection te. A life in letters paints a vivid picture of rita angus the person curious and forthright, staunchly pacifist and feminist, and wholly dedicated to her art. Treasures from the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa. Lovely rita a new biography of a famous new zealand painter.
Drawing out the stories behind the paintings, the show reveals anguss commitment to pacifism, her strong feminist views, and her spiritual beliefs. Te papa press had one last copy of jill trevelyans 2008 biography rita angus. Rita angus and margaret stoddart cottages vivienne morrell. Rita never wavered from her belief that her art and artists were an essential part of life. This extensive retrospective of anguss work was closely associated with jill trevelyans comprehensive biography rita angus, an artists life. Heirloom workbook, 2009, ca0012010040001, which includes a postcard image of cass by rita angus, 1936. Ritas love of flowers is reflected in the stunning and colourful portrayals of a wide range of flowers and nature. Life and vision the book of the te papa exhibition, rita angus. Art and architecture my trip to christchurch for the opening of rita angus.
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