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Pīwakawaka challenger Painting
New Zealand
Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 16 W x 12 H x 1.5 D in
About The Artwork
Pīwakawaka challenger protector of peace and freedom painting. The New Zealand native bird Fantail is named Pīwakawaka in Māori. In Māori mythology it is one of Tāne, he is the Māori God of the forest and birds' children. The Pīwakawaka is one of the smallest birds, yet it is full of energy, the guard, the challenger to everyone that enters the sacred forest of Tāne. She challenges them all, to be respectful of the great Forests of Tāne and all that is encompassed within it. The Pīwakawaka is quick and light in motion, she is also sharp of mind. She darts in front of the visitors as they enter the sanctuary of ngā manu rangatira. She hovers, then darts forward flicking her taiaha with strength and swiftness, Ti Ti Tei Tei Tū! “do you come in peace - or not”, she cries out. The Pīwakawaka makes its presence with a fly about Māori haka, reminding us to challenge ourselves to be the best that we can be, and if you challenge someone else be tika and pono (honest and true). The magical energy of the Pīwakawaka gives us all motivation and strength to push the boundaries and achieve our ultimate dreams. This painting symbolises a good omen for the owner, life is a challenge, and the Fantail (Pīwakawaka) challenges any negative energy that tries to come into your home, as it signifies peace, protection and freedom. I painted this with lots of colours, as colour makes me happy and I incorporated the colours of nature, but I also wanted the Pīwakawaka to be created in a negative space, using the pink, fluorescent border to make her shine. I wanted it to be obscure her a little, hence all of the dots markings and circles. Subjects: Abstract Materials: Cotton Canvas Styles: Abstract Expressionism, Modern Abstract, Fine Art Mediums: Acrylic Golden Paint, Painting Medium, Varnish Medium Original Created: May 2022 Mediums: acrylic paint, Indian ink, varnish 30.5 H x 40.6 W x 3.9 D cm
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Acrylic on Canvas
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:16 W x 12 H x 1.5 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
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New Zealand
Trish has always had an artistic streak, making decorative candle holders, furniture and other artefacts. Her friends would ask her to make some for them also. In 2018 Trish was diagnosed with breast cancer and through her subsequent journey, she rekindled her artistic purpose and began painting. She likes to paint using bright colours and things which give her joy. All her paintings are intuitive from the heart and are the product of many many hours of painstaking work, and many layers. Trish loves textures and currently paints in acrylic with glazing on canvas using a variety of techniques, such as impasto or sgraffito, and also often includes gold leaf or other materials. "Bright happy colours and the colours of nature inspire me the most. I like to push my art and I am trying to create my own style. I let the painting talk to me and intuitively direct me to paint freely what my emotions want to express. Painting is my happy place and I hope you see this in my artwork. It’s not unusual for me to dream how I would like to paint a painting and I often pour these dreams and emotions onto the canvas. Each painting has a point where the canvas and paint have an intuitive synergy and through the language of art, it seems to communicate with me. Each painting tends to tell a story, which is unique to me, but I feel it can be easily understood by all. I mostly use acrylic golden paints, medium and sometimes inks. I work layer after layer, creating transparencies, revealing beautiful textures and design elements. I want you to be able to see, but also feel the artwork, as it’s a collaboration of sight and touch. I strive to create an ethereal element, that makes the viewer look deeper into the picture. My artwork evokes joy and I want you to feel the joy that I feel when you look at this painting. It’s an invitation into the works of my emotions, which are unique, joyous, passionate and full of energy. It is my take on abstract expressionism. Subjects: Abstract Materials: Cotton Canvas Styles: Abstract Expressionism, Modern Abstract, Fine Art Mediums: Acrylic Golden Paint, Painting Medium, Ink
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