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This has resulted in a large body of work that is synonymous with the New Zealand landscape and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e He paints coastal and mountain landscapes, family and children, domestic objects and religious symbols. Michael also has a continued interest in reflections with a large collection of famous colour works that are strongly influenced by his knowledge of music and harmonics. Michael has held many prestigious one-man shows in New Zealand and Australia and has been included in many group exhibitions. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ms284","title":"Eastern Tree 6 - Ink on Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInk on Paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing size: 630 x 480mm. 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