“As an artist I recognise that I have been brought up Pākehā, but am intrigued about addressing this mixing of culture in my life and society as a whole. I interpret this in different ways in my work, and have no answers.” ArtArtistNew ZealandJewelleryLisa WalkerJewellerNew Zealand Art Author:Lisa Walker
“Today they are teaching the subject of art as a frill in school, partly due to intellectual preciousness that has crept into art departments with the making of the History of Art. Intellectualising places art on a pedestal only for the few, causing New Zealanders to revert to the invented snobbery that tends to ignore anything arty as exotic, unattainable, not wholesome.” Art EducationNew Zealand Art HistoryYvonne RustNew Zealand ArtWomen S Biograpy Book:Yvonne Rust: Maverick Spirit Source: Yvonne Rust: Maverick Spirit
“The art stream is filled with snags and has no volume so it has no support. If you finally choose art, no amount of reason or common sense can discourage you. You must selfishly carry on.” BiographyYvonne RustNew Zealand ArtNew Zealand Women Artists Book:Yvonne Rust: Maverick Spirit Source: Yvonne Rust: Maverick Spirit
“In 1946 there was no money in art, no dealer galleries, no craft shops. After the war we started to teach art in every school for the first time. Our generation played a crucial role. We were the stepping stones towards today's galleries.” ArtPaintingBiographyPotteryArt EducationNew Zealand Art HistoryWomen S BiographyNew Zealand Art Author:Theresa Sjoquist