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John Bevan Ford

Header: John Bevan Ford
Also known as: John Bevan Ford; primary name: Ford, John Bevan
Details: individual; painter/draughtsman; carver; New Zealander; Maori; Male
Life dates: 1930-2005
Biography: Artist, born of mixed European and Maori parentage, grew up as a European until a meeting with his Maori relations kindled his interest in his Maori ancestry. Art was a pre-occupation since an early age and after a period of training both in European and in traditional Maori arts, spent many years working as an art educator in schools and later, as a Senior Lecturer in Maori Arts at the Massey University, Palmerston North. Since 1988 devoted himself entirely to his own work. One of the most prominent members of the important contemporary Maori art movement formed eventually into the Maori Artists and Writers Association, Nga Puna Waihanga. Has had many one-man exhibitions in New Zealand and abroad and his works are in major public and private collections all over the world. Recognised and highly respected carver but probably best known for his drawings in pigmented ink which, in spite of being executed in a medium unknown to the traditional Maori art, reflect unmistakably the continuity of Maori art traditions. Hallmark of his drawings has been the precious chiefly cloak symbolising the chiefs' spiritual power which is extended to the land below. Later drawings show the metamorphosis of the cloak.
Bibliography: Pic Doc 110.

19 related objects

drawing

Title: The Hono ki Zeelandia Nova, 17 The Hono ki Zeelandia Nova |
Museum number: Oc2006,Drg.87 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1991 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

drawing

Museum number: Oc2006,Drg.95 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1998 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

drawing

Title: Cloak over the lands - 3 |
Museum number: Oc2006,Drg.97 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1995-1999 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

drawing

Title: Kurahaupo ki Taranaki Nga Tohunga Waka |
Museum number: Oc2006,Drg.94 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1994 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

drawing

Title: The stars and the Frigate Bird Nga Tohunga Waka |
Museum number: Oc2006,Drg.92 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1991 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

drawing

Title: Ko Tokomaru ki Waka Nga Tohunga Waka |
Museum number: Oc2006,Drg.93 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1994 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

drawing

Title: Te Hono ki Zeelandia Nova, 9 Te Hono ki Zeelandia Nova |
Museum number: Oc2006,Drg.86 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1991 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

drawing

Title: Amokura goes fishing Te Aitanga a Kiwa |
Museum number: Oc2006,Drg.96 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1995 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

drawing

Title: Cook at Tolaga Bay - 2 Nga Tohunga Waka |
Museum number: Oc2006,Drg.89 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1991 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

drawing

Title: The Peoples of Maui Nga Tohunga Waka |
Museum number: Oc2006,Drg.91 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1991 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

drawing

Title: Cook at Tolaga Bay - 3 Nga Tohunga Waka |
Museum number: Oc2006,Drg.90 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1991 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

drawing

Title: Te Hono ki Ranana |
Museum number: Oc2006,Drg.88 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1991 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

drawing

Title: The Connection with New Zealand, series 10 |
Museum number: Oc2006,Drg.85 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1991 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

figure

Museum number: 2010,2022.1 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Made by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1990s |
Production place: Made in:New Zealand |
Findspot: Found/Acquired:London (England)

print

Museum number: Oc,Pr.2 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Production date: 1995-1999 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

print

Title: Te Hono ki Muka, 1 Te Hono ki Muka |
Museum number: Oc2006,Prt.1 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1994 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

print

Museum number: Oc,Pr.1 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Production date: 1995-1999 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

print

Title: Te Hono ki Muka, 2 Te Hono ki Muka |
Museum number: Oc2006,Prt.2 |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Drawn by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: 1994 |
Production place: Painted in:New Zealand

sculpture

Museum number: 2016,2019.2.a-b |
Producer name: BIOG166114 Made by:John Bevan Ford |
Ethnic group: x84234 Made by:Māori |
Production date: late 20thC |
Production place: Made in:New Zealand |
Findspot: Found/Acquired:New Zealand