early life and artistic pursuits godfrey clive miller, a prominent figure in european abstraction, was born on august 20, 1893, in wellington, new zealand. his early life was marked by the passing of his mother, eliza, when he was just three years old. this event would later influence his artistic expression, as he sought to find solace in the world of art. miller's initial foray into art began with an apprenticeship at the architect firm salmond & salmond in dunedin, followed by attendance at the otago school of art and design. however, it was not until 1914, when he enlisted as a private in…