'Lifes little treasures’ (wax-eye/touhou) limited edition print
'Lifes little treasures’ (wax-eye/touhou) limited edition print
Three young tauhou (waxeye or silvereye) bathe and play in a natural bird bath in the crevice of a tree, which was photographed in Hannah’s backyard. This artwork depicts the playfulness of youth and the bond of siblings. Tauhou means “stranger” in Māori, as these birds only arrived to NZ in the 1800’s; they are considered a native NZ bird however, as they were self-introduced (from Australia). They are now one of the most common birds in NZ, and are found in forests, suburban gardens, woodlands and orchards. Tauhou feed on a range of small insects, nectar and fruit. They can sometimes be either detrimental or beneficial to farmers, as they can damage crops by feeding on fruit such as apples and apricots, but conversely they also eat pests such as codling moth caterpillars and aphids too. This varied diet could attribute to their widespread success. They’re a small songbird at 12cm long, and weigh only slightly more than a NZ $2 coin! They can be found foraging in flocks, and often huddle fluffed up together in winter to stay warm. They are distinctive by their plumage which is mainly olive green and their bright white rings around their eyes.
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 – For maximum longevity of your print, we recommend framing it with UV-resistant glass and also not hanging it in direct sunlight.
Available sizes:
A4 – $140
A3 – $220
Original artwork has been sold.
Please read the additional shipping information below before ordering.
Shipping and additional information
‘Life’s little treasures’ – Artwork sizes and edition numbers:
A4 – 210 × 297mm – edition of 80
A3 – 297 x 420mm – edition of 60
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.