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Hikoi

This majestic work deserves to be in a public collection. In terms of conception, symbolism, execution, range of reference and allusion and overall coherence it is an impressive achievement. It takes guts to invoke a great master like McCahon as George does here. His ambition is fully justified by the outcome.

Professor Peter Simpson, Art New Zealand, Autumn 2019

Large scale painting made up of seven panels in gallery space. Predominantly in shades of black and blue with highlights in red and white te reo text and designs

Hikoi (office install), 2018, oil and acrylic on canvas, 2000 x 7000mm

Large scale work white at the top with swirly cyan coloured strokes leading to black at the bottom with Maori designs in red white and black through the centre

Hikoi (detail)

Abide with Me, 2018, oil and acrylic on canvas, 1000 x 1000mm

Song of Miriam, 1500 x 2130mm. Collection of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Beijing.

Contemporary art painting

Song of Miriam #2, 2016, oil and acrylic on canvas, 1500 x 2000mm. Sammlung Klein, Stutgard (1)

Gow Langsford Gallery exhibition

Pillar of Cloud, 2016, oil and acrylic on canvas, 1010 x 760mm

Contemporary art

Awly building commission, Durham Street, Christchurch

Rata Wallwork, 2012, acrylic on MDF, 7500 x 10000mm. Courtesy of Tauranga Art Gallery.

Kaitiaki, 2013

Atua (Psalm 130), 2012, oil on canvas 1950 x 1950mm. Collection of Christcurch Art Gallery.

Atua #4, 2011, oil on canvas, 1500 x 2130mm. Collection Te Papa Tongarewa.

Peter McLeavey Gallery exhibition

Pulse Installation, 2008, approx 300 sq. metres. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu. Photo Brendan Lee.

Pulse Installation 5, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu. Photo Brendan Lee.

Waru, 2007, 1500 x 2000mm. Collection of Sir Miles Warren. Photo Brendan Lee.

Waru, (detail). Photo Brendan Lee.

Countdown, 2007. Collection of the Artist.

Art exhibition

Wellington City Gallery. Private collection.

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