J. S. Parker
J. S. Parker colour field abstracts | |
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Notable work | Plain Song for Ralph (the Hotere canvas) (2016)[1] |
Spouse | Kate Parker |
Awards | Frances Hodgkins Fellowship |
John Shotton Parker
Parker was born in
During his time as Hodgkins fellow he became friends with former Fellowship recipient Ralph Hotere, who became Parker's unofficial artistic mentor. Parker later honoured his late friend with the massive 2016 work Plain Song for Ralph (the Hotere canvas), which was painted on canvas which had previously been owned by Hotere. Hotere's art influenced Parker's, though Parker's paintings were aimed more at evoking an "emotional response from the viewer, rather than conveying a message".[1]
Parker's work progressed from photographs and drawings to oil pastels, before he began working in oil paint on large canvases, the medium for which he is best known. His key works are large-scale
In the
Parker died from cancer on 14 August 2017.[3]
References
- ^ a b Eder, J. "Marlborough artist JS Parker completes canvas from Ralph Hotere", www.stuff.co.nz, 5 September 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ This was largely to distinguish himself from New Zealand ceramicist John Parker.
- ^ a b c Kitt, Jeffrey (15 August 2017). "JS Parker remembered for his view of the world through colour and shape". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ "J. S. Parker, Plain Song Quartet", Milford Galleries, July 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ "Queen's Birthday and Golden Jubilee honours list 2002". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 3 June 2002. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ J.S. Parker: Plain song, Auckland Museum. Retrieved 15 August 2017.