This piece honours the Kingfisher, New Zealand’s Sacred kingfisher, a guardian of land and sea and a treasured icon of New Zealand. Perched in quiet focus, the kingfisher is captured in vivid blues and earthy greens, reflecting the meeting of ocean and sky. Its watchful gaze and poised stillness convey patience, precision, and inner strength.
The Kingfisher is a symbol of peace, prosperity, and balance. Traditionally associated with calm seas and safe journeys, it is seen as a protector and a sign of good fortune. The kingfisher’s ability to wait with unwavering focus before striking represents clarity, wisdom, and the power of right timing.
This artwork is both a celebration of New Zealand’s natural beauty and a meaningful tribute to the Sacred Kingfisher’s spiritual significance. A piece that invites stillness and reflection, it brings a sense of protection, harmony, and mana into any space.
This piece celebrates the tūī, one of New Zealand’s most revered native birds, captured in a palette of rich, luminous blues. Though often perceived as black, the tūī’s feathers reveal layers of deep indigo, midnight blue, and subtle cobalt as the light moves across them, giving the bird a powerful, almost regal presence. These blues speak to depth, mystery, and connection to the natural world.
The tūī is a messenger and a symbol of communication, confidence, and adaptability, known for its complex song and fearless spirit. It represents the strength of voice, individuality, and the importance of being heard. This artwork honours not only the tūī’s striking beauty, but also its meaning as a guardian of expression and a reminder to stand strong in one’s own identity.
A statement piece that carries both visual impact and cultural significance, this piece brings the essence of the tūī—and the soul of Tui—into any space.
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