(b. 1977)
Wahi Tapu (Sacred Place) 2010
Oil on canvas
1050mm x 1050mm (framed)
Study for Mokoia Island 2018
Oil on board
385mm x 565mm (framed)
Duane Moyle was born in Tauranga and lived in Mount Maunganui until 1995. He gained a Bachelor of Art and Design from AUT and a MFA from Wimbledon College of Art, London.
Wahi Tapu is from a series of paintings that delve into the history and cultural significance of the geography of Tauranga, utilising traditional Maori motifs like the tukutuku ‘x’ patterns as well as using European and colonial landscape painting styles and traditions.
You can learn more about this artist at: www.duanemoyle.com or follow him on Instagram @duanemoyle
Wahi Tapu (Sacred Place) purchased from the artist
Study for Mokoia Island purchased from 2018 Treasured Art Auction, Tauranga