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Adzebill Reflection $925.00 NZD + shipping
Acrylic on canvas 45.5cm x 45.5cm
In this piece I have shown the Adzebill in the reflection of a lesser known extinct bird of New Zealand. I was fascinated to learn about how many species of large bird existed in New Zealand in pre-human times and it was magical to bring them back so that we have a window to the past. The reflection on the bottom half helps us imagine this magestic creature alive.
In this piece I have shown the Adzebill in the reflection of a lesser known extinct bird of New Zealand. I was fascinated to learn about how many species of large bird existed in New Zealand in pre-human times and it was magical to bring them back so that we have a window to the past. The reflection on the bottom half helps us imagine this magestic creature alive.
A Place To Land $2,225.00 NZD + shipping
Acrylic on canvas framed in pine. 76cm x 76cm
From the ‘Flock or Folly’ series inspired by de-extinction science. The underlying symbology is the plight of a minority fighting against a tide/army of opposition. In a literal sense the plight of our native birds. Framed by the Papamoa Hills, a significant historical location, highlighting a lack of habitat for these birds. This seeks to remind us of the importance of regenerating the native forest. The birds face off against the army of introduced birds, the Sparrow, Mynah and Blackbird. Birds as subjects are a ‘canary in the mine’ metaphor for social issues.
From the ‘Flock or Folly’ series inspired by de-extinction science. The underlying symbology is the plight of a minority fighting against a tide/army of opposition. In a literal sense the plight of our native birds. Framed by the Papamoa Hills, a significant historical location, highlighting a lack of habitat for these birds. This seeks to remind us of the importance of regenerating the native forest. The birds face off against the army of introduced birds, the Sparrow, Mynah and Blackbird. Birds as subjects are a ‘canary in the mine’ metaphor for social issues.
Tui Introspection *Available from the Garden and Art Festival Nov 2022
Acrylic on 300 Round 22mm ply face box boards
In this piece I sought to explore the juxtaposition of the native in nature amongst it's commonly more urbanised environment. Creating contrast between the rough and industrial and the more elegant and softly detained Tui figure in the front. In most of my pieces the main protagonist seeks to look the viewer in the eye and connect on a deeper level - mimicking the experience in nature.
In this piece I sought to explore the juxtaposition of the native in nature amongst it's commonly more urbanised environment. Creating contrast between the rough and industrial and the more elegant and softly detained Tui figure in the front. In most of my pieces the main protagonist seeks to look the viewer in the eye and connect on a deeper level - mimicking the experience in nature.
Auckland Island Merganser Mallard Hybrid $1667.00
Acrylic on board (round)
60cm
In the Auckland Island Merganser hybrid with a Mallard duck I look at the exploring the strange sci-fi combinations that could come about from playing with CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing and what this could look like. I have always loved surrealist art and how it makes you think differently about what you are looking at.
60cm
In the Auckland Island Merganser hybrid with a Mallard duck I look at the exploring the strange sci-fi combinations that could come about from playing with CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing and what this could look like. I have always loved surrealist art and how it makes you think differently about what you are looking at.
Mohua Yellowhead Window $835.00 NZD + shipping
Gouache on paper framed
29.7cm x 42cm
The Mohua or Yellowhead are endemic to New Zealand and currently under recovering status. Depicted here nestled amongst its common habitat the silver beech tree, The Mohua is a forest bird that can be found in the South and Stewart island of New Zealand. Once a common native, now endangered due to the introduction of pests such as stoats and rats, the reflection here shows it's skull below as an ominous future.
29.7cm x 42cm
The Mohua or Yellowhead are endemic to New Zealand and currently under recovering status. Depicted here nestled amongst its common habitat the silver beech tree, The Mohua is a forest bird that can be found in the South and Stewart island of New Zealand. Once a common native, now endangered due to the introduction of pests such as stoats and rats, the reflection here shows it's skull below as an ominous future.
Miro Miro Tomtit Window $835.00 NZD + shipping
Gouache on paper framed
29.7cm x 42cm
This stunning wee Tomtit, although not endangered in New Zealand, still requires respect and protection of our forests and habitat to ensure it's not wiped out by predators. In this depiction the live bird on top looks towards a bright future full of ripe berries while it's reflection or potential future warns of a bleak future if biodiversity isn't treasured.
29.7cm x 42cm
This stunning wee Tomtit, although not endangered in New Zealand, still requires respect and protection of our forests and habitat to ensure it's not wiped out by predators. In this depiction the live bird on top looks towards a bright future full of ripe berries while it's reflection or potential future warns of a bleak future if biodiversity isn't treasured.
Hihi Stitchbird Window $835.00 NZD + shipping
Gouache on paper framed
29.7cm x 42cm
Stitchbird/hihi is a medium-sized forest species that is one of New Zealand’s rarest birds. I had the pleasure of spotting one up close on my visit to Zealandia in Wellington which inspired this piece. Shown here with it’s skull in the reflection facing forward this symbolises that this wee creature isn’t extinct but it’s brightly coloured reflection suggests it still needs our help in order not to become extinct.
29.7cm x 42cm
Stitchbird/hihi is a medium-sized forest species that is one of New Zealand’s rarest birds. I had the pleasure of spotting one up close on my visit to Zealandia in Wellington which inspired this piece. Shown here with it’s skull in the reflection facing forward this symbolises that this wee creature isn’t extinct but it’s brightly coloured reflection suggests it still needs our help in order not to become extinct.
Kereru Window $835.00 NZD + shipping
Gouache on paper framed
29.7cm x 42cm
The Kereru or Wood Pigeon as it's commonly known is a sight to behold when balancing its weight precariously on branches. Although not rare in New Zealand native forest their sheer size is a sight to behold when they swoop in loudly or take off with a whooshing of wings. In this bird's reflection the skull is quite faded as these birds have less risk of becoming extinct and have adapted to sharing their environment with humans.
29.7cm x 42cm
The Kereru or Wood Pigeon as it's commonly known is a sight to behold when balancing its weight precariously on branches. Although not rare in New Zealand native forest their sheer size is a sight to behold when they swoop in loudly or take off with a whooshing of wings. In this bird's reflection the skull is quite faded as these birds have less risk of becoming extinct and have adapted to sharing their environment with humans.
Forest Reign ( Piwakawaka) $1111.00 NZD + shipping
Acrylic on Pine wood round can be hung and comes with small easel. 36cm
In this piece I chose a pine round to contrast with the dark native Puriri. This piece was inspired by my walks through the Otanewainuku forest where the Piwakawaka dance among the sawn off logs that have been cut to retain the track when a tree has fallen. They demonstrate resilience against the odds of predators and deforestation. They adapt and move forward.
In this piece I chose a pine round to contrast with the dark native Puriri. This piece was inspired by my walks through the Otanewainuku forest where the Piwakawaka dance among the sawn off logs that have been cut to retain the track when a tree has fallen. They demonstrate resilience against the odds of predators and deforestation. They adapt and move forward.
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