Parikino Pa School
Ans Westra, Artist
This is one of the
photographs
in our collection.
It was made in
Parikino, Whanganui Region, New Zealand
in 1963.
About the Work
After
arriving
in
the
country
from
her
native
Holland,
Westra
made
her
first
trip
up
the
Whanganui
River
in
1960
and
began
an
engagement
with
the
people
of
the
region
that
continues
to
this
day.
Measurements
Image 290 x 290mm
Media
black and white photograph
Description
Black and white photograph of school children in a classroom. The walls are lined with chalk boards and the children are either writing or drawing on them, some kneeling on the floor. One boy is seated at a desk working. Above the chalk boards are students' paintings and arworks pinned to the walls.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of the artist, 1996.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
1996