Motorways
Artist
Ellis, Robert
Date
1969
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Description
Robert Ellis is one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent artists. Although primarily known as a painter, Ellis has worked in many mediums including etching, tapestry, lithography, medallic casting, photography and video. Ellis’ Motorways period (1960-74), which explored the rapid development and urbanisation of Auckland City, has been called “one of the most sustained and significant contributions to painting in New Zealand.” Over the following years, Ellis has gone on to explore elements of New Zealand Māori and European identities, drawing observations from personal as well as social perspectives. Using a visual language rich with symbolism, Ellis investigates the multiplicity of histories contained in the land: geological, environmental, European, Māori, political, private. These narratives combine to create a deep, abiding, and spiritual sense of place in Ellis’ works.
Media
Screenprint (paper)
Measurements
761 x 560mm
Registration number
ART00057
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