New Robertson Paintings

30th December, 2008

A new series of works Kia kaha
are now exhibiting at Bronte Gallery
From Feb 1st to 28th 2009

A new series of individual paintings will be exhibited from 1st  to the 28th of Feb 2009

 These works  were created over the winter and spring months in his studio and are  many moods of red,black and white.

Ake ake kia kaha= in Maori forever and ever be strong

Kia kaha =be strong

These words from the Maori Language were the motivation to paint from and Darryl Said "It has been very rewarding to paint them and to get inspiration from these words".

It is also the motto used by the famous and courageous  Maori Battalion in World War 2  along with the equally famous and courageous 75 RAF Squadron .

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