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Original contemporary NZ art, inspired by the plants, trees and bird life of Aotearoa.

Denise Hunter NZ art bird painting - Song of the Sounds

"I am inspired by the movement, sound, beauty and vibrant energy that pulses beneath and within the canopies of our forests.

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My aim has always been to make people aware of the uniqueness of our wildlife, yet also of its fragility."

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Denise Hunter contemporary NZ art - Hallamai Tayo

Tamatea - Art and Conservation in Dusky Sound Exhibition

Symbolising Cook’s encampment in Fiordland and his first meeting with Māori in Dusky. Hunter depicts the view of Indian Island looking across Dusky Sound encased in a feathered cloak.

 

'Hallamai Tayo' (Come here friend), voices Cook then lays on the rock in front of him one white handkerchief, Forster, Cooks Botanist also places his. Two sheets of parchment and a medal are given by Cook. The sailor gives his knife. Then Forster pulls from his pocket a small glass bead. Mementos, all that they had on them that day.

 

Recently a 17th Century Venetian blue glass bead has been found on Indian island. 

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