'A Lost Harmony' (huia) limited edition print
'A Lost Harmony' (huia) limited edition print
Huia are a NZ native bird last seen alive in the early 1900s – they became extinct due to introduced predators, habitat loss, and hunting. Recognisable by their white-tipped tail feathers, they were also very unique in that the female had a long, curved beak, and the male had a shorter, straighter beak. Hannah’s composition represents the companionship between the male and female, as pairs bonded for life. They are depicted on pigeonwood, as they ate forest tree fruits and insects. This artwork was drawn over three months, with the goal of creating the most accurate and detailed representation of what living huia would look like. As there are no photos of huia alive, Hannah studied taxidermy huia and also used tūī photos as a guide for the poses (they are a similar shape bird). To visualise unknown details, she also referenced her photos of living wattlebirds - kōkako and saddleback.
“A Lost Harmony” refers to the loss of their unique birdsong, and how the harmonious balance of the forest can be lost when we don’t protect it. There are so many native NZ birds which are critically endangered today, and the huia are a poignant reminder of why it’s important we do our best to protect them.
Using this artwork, Hannah collaborated with the New Zealand Nature Fund, Hawkshead Wine and Kinross in late 2021 and raised $12,175 for the critically endangered shore plover (tūturuatu)! Read blog story here.
If you’d like to learn more about the huia please listen to this interesting voice documentary here, or read the New Zealand Geographic story here.
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 – 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 (limited stock now remains! Only 4 left)
A2 – $380
A1 – $680
Custom circular (tondo) framed - $880-$980
Custom oval framed - $950-$1,070
Please read the additional shipping information below before ordering.
Original artwork has sold.
Behind the scenes video of Hannah creating her artwork ‘A Lost Harmony’.
Shipping and additional information
‘A Lost Harmony’ – Artwork sizes and edition numbers:
A4 – 210 × 297mm – edition of 80
A3 – 297 x 420mm – edition of 60 (limited stock now remains!)
Circular custom framed tondo – 440 × 440mm – edition of 10
Oval custom framed – 400 × 570mm – edition of 10
A2 – 420 x 594mm – edition of 40
A1 – 594 x 841mm – edition of 20
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, Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg and Mexico are already set up and are available through the checkout. Please contact here for delivery to other countries.