'The Kaka And The Taniwha'
Wendy Munro Oil on cotton ready to hang 500mm x 500mm $1,365 |
'Bridge Of Souls'
Wendy Munro Oil on cotton ready to hang 500mm x 500mm $1,365 |
'Tane-Hokahoka And The Kiwi'
Wendy Munro Oil on cotton ready to hang 500mm x 500mm $1,365 |
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Born and raised in the King Country, I am a third-generation New Zealander with strong roots in Celtic culture, and a strong interest in Māori Tikanga, particularly the similarities between the folk stories and legends of both cultures.
With three grown children and six grandchildren, I am a self-taught artist and have painted, on and off, for about 15 years. I now reside in Hawkes Bay, and a love of the New Zealand landscape and seascape, along with a strong passion for conservation of indigenous wildlife and the environment, is reflected in my paintings. Wildlife and New Zealand native birds feature regularly in my work, and I believe that capturing their 'essence' is critical in a world where these species are becoming more and more threatened by human interference in their ever-shrinking habitats. Inch by inch and species by species, shrinking wildlife numbers and wild places are an indicator of the huge impact and pressure we are exerting on our planet, undermining the very living fabric that sustains us all: nature and biodiversity. I have a strong connection to this whenua, where all life, along with the spiritual world, is interconnected, and every action by humanity has an environmental impact, so we all need to be mindful about caring for the world we live in I am inspired by the beauty of the environment and strive to create a 'sense of place' or 'animation' in my work. |
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