McCahon's Visible Mysteries

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Exhibition date:
06 November 2004 to 22 May 2005
Location: 
New Zealand
Venue: 
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
City: 
Auckland

According to Catholic teaching in Holy Communion, a 'visible mystery' occurs when the bread and wine are transformed into the body and blood of Christ, thus everyday objects become potent signifiers of Christ's sacrifice. Similarly, in Colin McCahon's paintings, simple still life objects carry the weight of vastly complex ideas.

Curated by Jane Davidson