The Holy Spirit, a 1970 bas-relief sculpture by Robert Nettleton Field located at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland

Robert Nettleton Field (3 March 1899–18 February 1987) was a New Zealand artist, sculptor, potter and art teacher. He was born in Bromley, Kent, England on 3 March 1899.[1] Field was described as “a quiet man who has never sought publicity and makes the most modest claims for himself.” [2]

Influence

Field was an influential teacher to Colin McCahon who was especially interested in Field's idea of finding one's 'direction' as an artist.[3] McCahon stated, “The painter’s life for me was exemplified by the life and work of R.N. Field.”[4]

References

  1. ↑ Petersen, Anna K. C. "Robert Nettleton Field". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ↑ Fraser, Ross. "Robert Nettleton Field". Art New Zealand. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  3. ↑ Alderton, Zoe (2015). The Spirit of Colin McCahon. Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-4438-7232-4.
  4. ↑ Alderton, Zoe (2015). The Spirit of Colin McCahon. Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. p. 89. ISBN 978-1-4438-7232-4.


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