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Sugar and Spice is wonderfully creepy. The nursery rhyme tells us ‘that’s what little girls are made of’, and here Don Driver alludes to both sides of human nature. The objects and materials in his assemblages are old, seemingly beyond use, but arranged with a meticulous regard for colour, composition and effect.Driver trained as a magician when he was young, later saying that his ‘interest in magic followed into his works through the mystery of objects and things as icons’. Here, he performs a sleight of hand, giving mundane objects power to conjure up troubling subconscious associations, but retaining a quirky, mischievous quality.See more detail about this artwork

Artist Biography

donald sinclair driver, a renowned new zealand artist, was born in hastings in 1930. he was self-taught and worked with various media, including painting, sculpture, collage, and assemblage. driver's work often featured the use of everyday or vernacular materials, which became a hallmark of his unique style.

early life and education

driver moved to new plymouth with his family in 1944 and was educated at new plymouth boys' high school. before pursuing a career in art, he worked as a dental technician during the 1940s and 1950s. later, he had a lengthy period working at the govett-brewster art gallery from 1969 to 1992.

artistic career

driver's work was often recognized for its innovative use of materials and techniques. his 1966 mural commemorating the 1933 trans-tasman flight of charles kingsford-smith featured at new plymouth airport from 1967 to 2019. another notable work, cats, a sculpture, was installed in new plymouth's pukekura park during the 1960s. in 2013, a replica of the work was installed in its place. driver's art often attracted controversy, with one of his sculptures, magician, being removed from the new plymouth public library in 1967. the library committee complained that the work could not be ignored, highlighting the impact of driver's art on his audience.

notable works and exhibitions

in 1981, the national art gallery in wellington commissioned driver to produce an installation, ritual, which consisted of ten 44-gallon drums topped by children's dolls with goat-skull heads holding pitchforks. the work sparked criticism for its bad taste and embrace of the occult. despite this, ritual was acquired by the national art gallery (now the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa) in 1989. driver's association with the govett-brewster art gallery is also notable, as he worked there for over two decades. the gallery's collection includes many of his works, showcasing his unique style and contribution to new zealand's art scene.

legacy and impact

driver's legacy can be seen in the various artworks and exhibitions that continue to inspire and provoke audiences. his use of everyday materials and innovative techniques has influenced a new generation of artists. the govett-brewster art gallery and other institutions have played a crucial role in preserving and promoting driver's work, ensuring his impact on new zealand's art scene is lasting.

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donald sinclair driver's unique style and innovative use of materials have left a lasting impact on new zealand's art scene. his legacy continues to inspire and provoke audiences, ensuring his work remains relevant and thought-provoking for years to come.

donald sinclair driver

1930 - 2011 , New Zealand

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