Inspired by the suffragette movement of the 19th century. In 1893 New Zealand became the first country in the world to allow women to vote. Kate Sheppard and Meri Mangakahia, were both New Zealand suffragettes, "Deeds not Words" was a famous saying of the UK suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst. The camellia flower also appears on the 10 dollar note next to Kate Shepherd and were given to members of parliament who supported the suffrage bill (the flower is however white on the ten dollar note).
Angie Dennis
Angie Dennis, originally from the UK, has been living in NZ since 1998 and painting professionally since 2002. Her works showcase the vibrant beauty of Aotearoa, with a focus on indigenous flora and fauna. She's completely self-taught and began her creative journey in her garage at home. Now, she has a lovely studio space in Auckland where she continues to create beautiful collections, which we're delighted to share.