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“Kōtare in Flight” – Original Artwork

The kōtare (sacred kingfisher) is a bird of balance — poised in stillness one moment, then bursting into flight the next. This artwork captures that duality, showing the kōtare perched, wings lifting, and soaring, painted in delicate layers of acrylic with soft washes of colour.

A panel of hand-applied gold leaf forms the backdrop, echoing the bird’s quiet strength and the glimmer of sunlight on water. The fluid strokes and glowing surface bring a sense of movement and light, honouring the kōtare’s place along New Zealand’s rivers and coastlines.

• Medium: Acrylic and gold leaf on fine art paper
• Size: A3
• Signed Original – one of a kind
• Unframed (ready for your own custom framing)

A luminous celebration of one of Aotearoa’s most striking native birds — a piece that brings both serenity and vitality into your space.