B.
Your choice
Behind the scenes
In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.
André Maurois
So said French author André Maurois, born Emile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog (1885 – 1967). That observation is also true in the field of art appreciation, as evidenced by our long-running My Favourite feature in the Bulletin. In almost every issue since 1998 a variety of contributors, from art stars to sport stars, from politicians to thespians (not always as wide a leap as you'd think), have nominated their choice from the Gallery's collection. And all, or almost all, have picked something different. Go figure.
So it's time for a little pop quiz. Can you match the chooser with the choice?
Louise Henderson Portrait of Betty Curnow 1954. Oil on canvas. Purchased, 1972
Reproduced with permission
Q1
Rita Angus's painting of Betty Curnow was chosen by a respected New Zealand historian. But was it:
A. Julie King
B. Jonathan Mane Wheoki
C. Anne Kirker
D. Pamela Gerrish Nunn
Rata Lovell-Smith Hawkins 1933. Oil on canvas board. Purchased, 1981
Reproduced courtesy of the family of Rata Lovell-Smith
Q2
Which sporting gent with Canterbury connections chose this painting?
A. Andrew (Mehrts) Mehrtens
B. Richard (Paddles) Hadlee
C. Robbie (Dingo*) Deans
*JK, Mr Deans.
Lonnie Hutchinson Sista7 2003. Black building paper. Purchased, 2003
Reproduced with permission.
Q3
Lonnie Hutchinson's Sista7 building paper cut-out work was chosen by:
A. Helen Clark, the then-Prime Minister
B. Margaret Mahy, writer
C. Ladi6, singer
And the answers are...
Q1 - C
Q2 - B
Q3 - C
How'd you do? Of course, if you'd like to share YOUR favourite with us, you don't have to wait to be asked, just head to My Gallery.