Gordon Walters: Pioneer of Māori Abstraction Gordon Frederick Walters (1919 – 1995) stands as a pivotal figure in New Zealand art history, recognized for his groundbreaking fusion of Māori symbolism—particularly the koru spiral—with the principles of geometric abstraction. Born in Wellington on September 24, 1919, Walters’s artistic journey began amidst the burgeoning modernist movement and was profoundly shaped by collaborations with fellow artist Theo Schoon, fostering a unique visual language that continues to resonate today. Early Influences & Training: Walters' formative years were mar…