'Fantail Friends' (pīwakawaka) limited edition print
'Fantail Friends' (pīwakawaka) limited edition print
Fantails and ferns are both iconic in NZ native bush, as both are prevalent and widespread. The fantail being one of our most well-known birds – and one of Hannah’s favourites – with their confident and inquisitive nature, and delightful squeaky chatter; often it seems almost like they’re talking to you. They are very busy little birds, which can lay up to 5 clutches per season. With 2-5 eggs per clutch, and feeding chicks every 10 minutes (about 100 times per day), it’s no wonder they seem to never stop moving! Hannah loves the challenge of photographing fantails, and she gets a lot of joy spending time with them.
There are over 200 different varieties of ferns found throughout NZ, which come in all different shapes and sizes, and 40% of them are only found in NZ (endemic). The uncoiling ‘koru’ shape of the fern frond is also a key motif in art and Māori culture. Hannah composed this scene of two fantails perched together on an unfurling fern frond, from four of her photos from various locations. Fantails are often found in pairs, and this artwork is a symbol of friendship, regeneration, and peace.
Watch the behind the scenes video of the making of this artwork below!
Limited edition fine art giclée print produced in New Zealand using the highest quality archival paper, inks and processes. Each print is hand signed and numbered by Hannah.
Caring for your print – To ensure the longevity of your print please do not hang your print in direct sunlight and frame with UV resistant glass.
Available sizes:
A4 – $140
A3 – $220
A2 – $380
A1 – $680
Please read the additional shipping information below before ordering.
Original artwork has sold.
Behind the scenes making of ‘Fantail Friends’
Shipping and additional information
‘Fantail Friends’ – Artwork sizes and edition numbers:
A4 – 210 × 297mm – edition of 80
A3 – 297 x 420mm – edition of 60
A2 – 420 x 594mm – edition of 40
A1 – 594 x 841mm – edition of 20
Shipping information:
Most artworks are stocked at Hannah’s studio in small numbers. Prints which are in stock should arrive within 1-2 weeks. However, some artworks are printed on demand (in particular A1 size prints)
Please allow up to 2-3 weeks for your print to arrive. For urgent deliveries, please enquire before ordering.A4 size to A2 size prints are carefully flat packaged between sturdy cardboard. A1 size prints are rolled and sent in a packing tube.
Artworks are sent through NZ Post with a tracked courier – Hannah will get in touch and provide a tracking number the day your parcel has been sent.
If you would like your artwork gift wrapped please let me know in the ‘notes’ section of the checkout.
International shipping: Parcels are sent via NZ post with a tracked courier, which is insured while in transit. Please note that there may be local fees and/or import duties payable when the art arrives, so please check if this applies for you before purchasing. Australia, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Germany, Israel and Mexico are already set up and are available through the checkout. Please contact here for delivery to other countries.