Measurements:            200 x 200mm
Wooden round:            Sustainable FSC Certified Birch wood.
Paint:                                Winsor & Newton Professional oil paint, AA rated.
 
This kiwi bird is named Bali who was born in 2025.  This painting captures a photo I took of Bali in his first week.  Only rangers are allowed to be present when kiwi birds are hatching, so I placed the egg in my painting to honour his birth, and it is a tribute to the incredible work being done to protect our kiwi birds.
 
Painting narrative: Small Wonder portrays a newborn kiwi chick, its eyes barely open as it adjusts to light. In these first quiet moments of life, the chick is fragile, a tiny but remarkable beginning for one of New Zealand’s most treasured birds.
 
Resting gently on top of the empty shell is a Southern Blue butterfly. Its delicate presence adds a sense of stillness and wonder, where it pauses to witness this extraordinary arrival.
 
This painting is inspired by the photographs I’ve taken at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre. It’s a privilege to support their conservation efforts.

Photographs are an indication of what the artworks could look like. Other items in the photograph are not included.  Thank you for supporting a living artist!