I went to 194A Sydney Street West, Thorndon, Wellington for the first time last week. One of the highlights was seeing the original letterbox painted with "Rita Angus House" by Tony Fomison. He was the first resident of the cottage following its sale by the Rita Angus estate to the Thorndon Trust in 1984. Sadly said letterbox sits decaying in damp and dusty conditions in the shed out the back, along with a rusty sink and other miscellaneous shed stuff. Officially listed as a quote unquote chattel of the property, Rita's letterbox is literally wasting away.
Pictured: Current artist in residence Wayne Youle outside 194A Sydney Street West - 10/11/10.
