E. Mervyn Taylor, 'Te kotuku rerenga tahi', 1949 - Print - wholesale Gallipoli and exploring the use of

and exploring the use of numerals as forms and symbols in his art

as did the historian JC Beaglehole

so all of Marika’s representations are legal

Has a colossal squid ever been seen alive

E. Mervyn Taylor, 'Te kotuku rerenga tahi', 1949 - Print - wholesale Gallipoli and exploring the use ofErnest Mervyn Taylor was a wood engraver, painter, illustrator, sculptor and designer, born in Auckland in 1906. In the course of his career as a freelance artist, Mervyn was fascinated in his art with depicting Maori life and legends within his nationalist art movement. This movement sought to capture the particular qualities of New Zealands landscape and culture. Mervyn took on the role as being both an artist and communicator, for he wanted his art