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Victory Over Death 2
1970
The words 'I AM' expand across a vast canvas, hovering between faith, mortality and pure visual force.
Artist field note
Colin McCahon
Landscape, language and belief occupy the same severe space.
Appears inOceania
The five in one idea
McCahon made painting in Aotearoa carry the weight of place, scripture, doubt and ethical responsibility.