National Centennial Exhibition of New Zealand Art Catalogue
Chrystabel L. Aitken
Chrystabel L. Aitken
Born at Waikaka, Southland, this artist studied at Canterbury University College School of Art under Shurrock and Johnstone, and has been awarded several scholarships for modelling. Although she specialises in sculpture, her work also includes jewellery, metal-work, and lino-cuts. Some of her latest work is to be seen at the Centennial Exhibition. Among her sculptural work, her equestrian groups are notable.
3 CATS (2 VIEWS)
4 EQUESTRIAN GROUP
(Photographs of direct carving from Mount Somers stone)