for services to art<\/a> in 2021.<\/p>\n“His acclaimed and prolific practice was grounded in the daily studio sessions he remained dedicated to even in his later years … his works are represented in all of the major public, and many private, collections in this country,” the gallery said.<\/p>\n
“Philip Trusttum will be remembered as one of our finest painters, a passionate supporter of art and artists and a great friend to the Gallery.”<\/p>\n
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\nde Castro-Robinson – a zigzagged gaze Image 1:
\nPhilip Trusttum: Il Vecchio Castello
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The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te P\u016bkenga Whakaata also acknowledged Trusttum’s death.<\/p>\n
“He leaves behind a prolific body of work and is a significant loss for the arts community.”<\/p>\n
PG gallery192, in Christchurch, said it had been a privilege to share his practice with audiences over the years.<\/p>\n
“As one of Aotearoa’s most significant contemporary painters, Philip brought extraordinary energy and wholehearted commitment to his work. He was always making – music playing from his CDs, brush in hand; his bold, expressive paintings often offered glimpses into his everyday life.<\/p>\n
“He was a generous mentor and inspiration to many artists, always welcoming visitors into his studio and sharing his passion for painting.<\/p>\n
“He will be greatly missed, not only by those who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him, but by the wider arts community across Aotearoa New Zealand.”<\/p>\n
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