Masterful McCahon
One artist has caused more discussion than any other in New Zealand's history. Painter Colin McCahon is considered by many to be New Zealand's greatest artist. He was born in Timaru in 1919 and moved to Auckland in 1953 where he remained until his death in 1987. During his lifetime, McCahon struggled with public hostility to his work. His courageous use of words in his paintings, his exploitation of a familiar Christian iconography, his incorporation of Māori language and myth combined with his exploration of cubism and abstraction, made his work difficult for many. Since his death, a wider public has responded to the power of his canvases and his work is sought after by international institutions and collectors.
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