Dick Frizzell for Rugby World Cup 2011
When first asked to contribute to the graphics for Rugby World Cup 2011, artist Dick Frizzell admits that although enthusiastic about the project, the idea of locating the event culturally and geographically in visual terms was somewhat overwhelming. But encouraged by his wife Jude, Dick took to the studio and in true Frizzellean style came up with seven dynamic works that capture New Zealand's unique culture and Rugby’s place within it. Having made the set before the event, the works now also celebrate the All Blacks successful campaign - winners of the RWC 2011!
Over the past twenty years Dick Frizzell's paintings and imagery have emerged as iconic in New Zealand art history and one of the joys of his art is its dramatic diversions between genres and styles. At a glance his choice of imagery for Rugby World Cup 2011 campaign appears eclectic but each image is deeply rooted in different moments of his artistic career and as a group embodies key aspects of New Zealand culture and identity.
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