Don't Forget Your Roots Fine Art Print

DETAILS

Made just for you, this giclée art is created on the finest, heavyweight paper by a highly reputable, award-winning individual fine art print producer in Wellington, New Zealand.

* Ilford Smooth Rag 310gsm paper
* Smooth matte velvety finish
* Lifetime guarantee

Reproduced with archival pigment-based inks, your print is designed to maintain its rich vibrancy for up to 200 years. Hand signed and dated by the artist before shipping (that's me).

SHIPPING

Packed and shipped with loving care from my hands to yours. Your Fine Art Print is shipped in a crisp Crystal Clear print bag with protective backing board and packed between cardboard for extra protection when shipped.

IS THIS A GIFT?

Have you left your gift shopping to the last minute? Do not fear - I have you covered. I will beautifully gift wrap free of charge and post direct to the address of your choice. Purchase this listing and purchase one of my arty greeting cards from my shop, and add your own special message. All you need to do when purchasing is enter the delivery address of the recipient on the delivery address page, and then enter your message for the card in the field “Notes for birdielove”. Easy.

PRINT CARE

Open gently with freshly cleaned and dry hands. Frame behind glass for longevity and display in a room free from moisture. Your print will fit a standard commercial frame with A4 opening. For a wonderfully luxurious finish, bring your print to your local framer and request museum quality non-reflective art glass.

GIVING BACK

I am proud to partner Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society of NZ for the protection of NZ’s wildlife and wild places.
* Land
* Fresh Water
* Oceans
Your fine art purchase not only invites more beauty into your life but improves the quality of life for wildlife too. With every fine art print purchased I make a donation of $5. My donation goal for 2023 is $500.

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If you would like to follow my progress you can do so via my Instagram account @birdielovechick

All copyright / reproduction rights are reserved by the artist.

ARTIST STATEMENT

The little black robin (Karure/Kakaruia/Chatham Island robin) is endemnic to Chatham Islands, New Zealand and was brought back from the brink of extinction by dedicated Conservationists. The species was moved to a predator free island and now has a population of approx. 300. Unbelievably they had been reduced to one breeding female, ‘Old Blue”. She lived to double the usual Black Robin age (14 years). ‘Old blue’ was helped out by the Tomtit, who mothered her eggs for her until the fledgings hatched and were returned to Mum and Dad Black Robin.

This artwork has a special meaning to me personally – the top of the feather cloak/kakahu is bound at the top by a band/taniko design which represents my home roots. Although I now live in Southland I was blessed to come from a loving farming family based in Te Aroha. We lived on Rawhiti Road – Rawhiti meaning East - the dot in the band/taniko representing the compass. The small farming district was named Mangaiti, meaning small stream – represented by the two bands top and bottom of the band/taniko. Te Aroha Mountain is represented by the diamond shape on the band/taniko, and most significantly, the love heart shape represents the love/aroha I have for my family, home town, New Zealand and its flora and fauna.

Enjoy!