Monday, March 28, 2011

New Zealand/Aotearoa National Anthem


Common Prayer (X): Bonds of Love
Elizabeth Love
September 2010
Mixed Media on canvas
610x910x35mm
(Lifesong exhibition)

Sunday, March 20, 2011

God Defend New Zealand/Aotearoa


Common Prayer (IX): Triple Star
Elizabeth Love
September 2010
Mixed Media on canvas
610x910x35mm
(Lifesong exhibition)


Common Prayer (IX): Triple Star (detail)

E Ihowā Atua,
O ngā iwi mātou rā
Āta whakarangona;
Me aroha noa
Kia hua ko te pai;
Kia tau tō atawhai;
Manaakitia mai
Aotearoa

God of Nations at Thy feet,
In the bonds of love we meet,
Hear our voices, we entreat,
God defend our free land.
Guard Pacific's triple star
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God defend New Zealand.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

E Ihowa Atua


Common Prayer (XXI): Let it Rain
Elizabeth Love
September 2010
Mixed Media on canvas
610x910x35mm
(Lifesong exhibition)


Common Prayer (XXI): Let it Rain (detail)