'Sailing Sooty' (light-mantled sooty albatross/toroa pango) limited edition print
'Sailing Sooty' (light-mantled sooty albatross/toroa pango) limited edition print
The light-mantled sooty albatross (toroa pango) is an elegant NZ native seabird, with its distinctive sooty face, long graceful wings, and white, crescent-shaped eye highlight. This artwork was inspired by Hannah’s voyage with Heritage Expeditions to the Subantarctic Islands, where she was lucky to see some nesting on Campbell Island. They are a lesser-known and lesser-studied species, as their circumpolar breeding distribution means they are unlikely to be seen near the NZ mainland. They usually nest alone in hard to reach locations like cliff edges, which aren’t easily accessible for monitoring. Their main diet is squid and fish, however their foraging strategy is different to other albatross; they aren’t attracted to ships and fishing vessels, so we are less likely to see them at sea, and they also go much further south toward Antarctica too. One really interesting characteristic is they have a complex and beautiful courtship behaviour, that includes a paired, synchronised flight, which is like an aerial dance.
The reference photograph for this artwork was taken by Aaron Russ (Heritage Expeditions) on the cliffs of Enderby Island. Aaron has been travelling to the Subantarctics for 33 years, and has an immense passion, knowledge and dedication to conservation.
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 ‘Sailing Sooty’
Shipping and additional information
‘Sailing Sooty’ – 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 15
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.