New Zealand Odyssey: Industry and Idleness

'New Zealand Odyssey', published in 1989 by Heinemann, was authored by me, Don Donovan (who did the text and illustrations) and Euan Sarginson, who did the photography and design. In this series of blog posts, I will publish some of my drawings.

These two scenes engaged me. I called them 'Industry and Idleness' after William Hogarth's social commentary. The beehives were at Taumarunui, recklessly scattered on a paddock dedicated to honey output on an impressive scale.

'Idleness', below, was at Piriaka. A used vehicle dump showing appalling disregard for the pretty surrounding countryside and an eyesore whichever way one looked at it. Unfortunately it was not an uncommon sight.

© DON DONOVAN

donovan@ihug.co.nz