A Life Rooted in Nature – The Early Years and Artistic Awakening Born in 1946 in Kawakawa, a remote settlement on Northland’s wild coastline in New Zealand, Virginia King's artistic journey was inextricably linked to the land from her earliest days. Growing up amidst the dramatic landscapes of the Far North – the ancient kauri forests, the turbulent sea, and the vibrant indigenous culture – instilled within her a profound respect for the natural world and its intricate beauty. Her childhood years were spent traversing the region’s diverse environments, absorbing the textures, forms, and…