donald sinclair driver, a renowned new zealand artist, was born in hastings in 1930. he was self-taught and worked with various media, including painting, sculpture, collage, and assemblage. driver's work often featured the use of everyday or vernacular materials, which became a hallmark of his unique style. early life and education driver moved to new plymouth with his family in 1944 and was educated at new plymouth boys' high school. before pursuing a career in art, he worked as a dental technician during the 1940s and 1950s. later, he had a lengthy period working at the govett-brewster art…