McCahon Country

Discover the transformative journey of Colin McCahon, a pivotal figure in 20th-century New Zealand art, through the essential book that captures his artistic legacy. Published in 2019 by Penguin NZ, this beautifully illustrated volume offers 304 pages of compelling insights into McCahon’s profound engagement with Aotearoa's landscapes. Explore nearly 200 stunning paintings and drawings, including iconic works and previously unpublished pieces, categorized into fifteen thematic sections. Written by acclaimed curator Justin Paton, this landmark book harmoniously intertwines art and nature, showcasing McCahon’s travels from Otago to Northland, his evolving relationship with M?ori culture, and his reflections on spirituality and environmental issues. Ideal for art enthusiasts and collectors, this hardcover book is more than just a reflection of McCahon's journeys; it is an invitation to see New Zealand through his eyes. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of McCahon's birth with this essential piece, enriched with thoughtful prose and artistic depth. Ordering this exclusive item guarantees FREE shipping to your doorstep, ensuring a seamless experience. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery. Don’t miss out on adding this captivating book to your library and celebrating one of New Zealand’s most influential artists.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143773931
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 304


Description:
'My painting tells you where I am at any given time, where I am living and the direction I am pointing in.'
Colin McCahon

McCahon (1919-1987) is widely recognised as an outstanding figure in twentieth century art whose ground-breaking work over four decades changed the way we see this country, while engaging intensely with questions of faith, mortality, belonging and the power of art.

In this landmark new book, published in association with Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki on the 100th anniversary of McCahon's birth, celebrated writer and curator Justin Paton takes readers on a journey through the landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand, as the artist loved and painted it.

From Otago to Canterbury, Takaka to Taranaki, Muriwai to Northland and many more places in between, Paton brings his curator's eye to a selection of nearly 200 of McCahon's paintings and drawings, including iconic and beloved works and others never before published, presented in fifteen themed sections offering fresh perspectives on McCahon's abiding concerns.

In elegant, responsive and deeply compelling prose, the author traces McCahon's travels through New Zealand, charts his remarkable development as a painter and thinker, explores his deepening engagement with Maori culture and environmental issues, and reveals his vision of the land as a source of light, peace and spiritual sustenance.

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