Dance of the Piwakawaka - Canvas

Product Details

Let the cheerful flutter of New Zealand’s favourite bird brighten your space with Dance of the Pīwakawaka, now available as a vibrant canvas print.

Professionally printed on premium canvas with rich archival inks, it’s ready to hang and guaranteed to bring smiles.

Canvas print of an original painting by Silke Hendel.

Description

This joyful artwork was born in a moment of unexpected delight. While taking a break from the overwhelm of doing my taxes, I sat in a friend’s garden and was suddenly surrounded by a flurry of pīwakawaka - darting, dancing, and chirping with such light-hearted energy that it instantly lifted my spirits.

Dance of the Pīwakawaka is my thank you to all birds - for the joy, colour, and connection they bring to our lives.

In Māori tradition, the pīwakawaka is more than a cheerful flutter in the trees. It's often seen as a spiritual guide or guardian, a messenger between realms.

With bold colours and flowing lines, this piece captures both their playful movement and quiet wisdom - offering a vibrant sense of joy and meaning to any space.

Available sizes

Whether you're adding a splash of colour to a cosy corner or making a joyful statement, these 4 curated sizes make it easy to find the perfect fit:

• Petite (20×20cm / 8×8")
  Small in size, big on charm – ideal for thoughtful gifts, bringing joy to little nooks or gallery style walls.
• Classic (30x30cm / 12x12")|A beautifully balanced size – perfect for gifts, a pop of colour on a shelf or desk, or brightening up smaller spaces.
• Hero Piece (40x40cm / 16x16")
  Our most popular size – striking enough to shine solo, yet versatile for almost any space.
• Statement (60x60cm / 24x24")
  Big, bold and bursting with colour – a standout centrepiece that brings joyful energy to any room.

Each canvas is professionally printed, hand-stretched, and arrives ready to hang with love.

Features:

• High-Quality Printing: Long-lasting, vibrant colours.
• Canvas Material: Responsibly sourced FSC-certified wood stretcher bars, cotton-polyester blend (300-350gsm, 350-400 microns).
• Thickness: Slim (2cm) and Thick (4cm) options.
• Hanging Kit: Included, varies by country.

My passion is to provide happiness and healing through art and colour. 

A percentage of all my profits are given to charity so with each purchase you’ll help make the world a brighter, happier place for you and someone else.

Thanks for shopping — and helping spread more joy and colour in the world!

- Silke

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