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Don Peebles, ONZM (1922 – 2010)
Painter Don Peebles is recognised as the leading force behind the evolution of abstract painting in New Zealand.
Peebles was born near Whakatane in Taneatua. By 1937 the family had relocated to Wellington. During 1941 to 1945 he served in the New Zealand army based in the Pacific, and later Italy. Prior to coming home at the end of the war he spent time studying art in Florence. Travelling to London in the early 60’s he met constructionist artist Victor Pasmore and embraced a new style of painting aimed at “getting to the essence of an object”. Peebles became known for his relief constructions - paint on unstretched canvas.
From 1965 Peebles taught at Canterbury University Ilam Art School, becoming head of painting in 1980. His work is held in many significant collections throughout New Zealand.
SoFA Series
The SoFA Print Project was organised by Professor Simon Ogden as a fundraiser in 2004. A portfolio of 24 prints by various artists associated with the Ilam School of Fine Arts was created. The sale of these raised $148,000.
The contributing artists were Don Binney, Joanna Braithwaite, L Budd, Barry Cleavin, Shane Cotton, Denise Copland, Bill Culbert, Bing Dawe, Neil Dawson, Tony de Lautour, Jeremy Diggle, Andrew Drummond, Jason Greig, Fiona Gunn, Bill Hammond, Rob McLeod, Julia Morison, Simon Ogden, Don Peebles, Seraphine Pick, Peter Robinson, Carole Shepheard, Cathryn Shine, Philip Trusttum.
A Complete set of prints was gifted to Victoria and Albert Museum, London, by Professor Simon Ogden.
Edition: AP IX/XXIV
Paper Dimensions: 560mm W x 375mm H
Framing: Unframed
