'Rays of Sunlight' (stitchbird/hihi) limited edition print
'Rays of Sunlight' (stitchbird/hihi) limited edition print
This artwork is a female (top) and male (bottom) pair of stitchbird (hihi) sitting in one of their favourite trees - the karamū. The Māori name hihi translates to ‘ray of sun’, referring to the bright yellow chest of the male bird. Hannah referenced photos she took at Zealandia Ecosanctuary (Wellington) on the ‘Round the Lake Track’. They love to hang out by the supplementary feeders, and there is a seat perfectly positioned to quietly observe them. Like the saddleback, they became extinct on the mainland with the introduction of predators and were confined to a single population; for the hihi it was on Little Barrier Island. Located north of Auckland, it was New Zealand's first nature reserve, and is now a pest-free island sanctuary protecting around 40 species of rare or endangered birds, 14 reptile and 2 bat species, and more than 400 native plants. Hihi have now been translocated to 8 sites across NZ. They were introduced to Zealandia in 2005, after not being on the mainland for at least 120 years, and is one of the sanctuary’s biggest success stories. Supplementary nest boxes in the valley and banding the chicks help to carefully monitor their future success.
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
Please read the additional shipping information below before ordering.
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Shipping and additional information
'Rays of sunlight' – 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.