Dance of the Piwakawaka - Wooden Framed Print (Museum)

Product Details

Add a touch of nature's beauty to your home with the Dance of the Pīwakawaka wooden framed print.  

The museum-quality print, professionally framed in a premium wooden frame, adds a bold pop of colour and character to any room. Whether displayed in your living room, office, or bedroom, this artwork is sure to make a statement.

Framed 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 creating a cosy corner or a bold feature wall, choose from three curated sizes designed to suit your space and style:

• Classic (30 x 30 cm)
  Perfect for gifts, small spaces, or adding a pop of joy on a shelf or desk.
• Bold (50 x 50 cm)
  A great mid-size option that makes more of a statement while still fitting comfortably in most spaces.
• Hero (70 x 70 cm)
  The ultimate centrepiece – bold, bright, and guaranteed to make an impact.

Framed in a beautiful natural wood frame, each print arrives ready to hang and full of colour and life.

Features:

• Ready-to-hang: The poster is delivered within the frame and is ready to be hung directly on the wall.
• Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame Colour: Black, white (smooth), natural, or dark brown wood (visible grain).
• Frame Measurements: 20-25mm (0.79"-0.98") thick, 10-14mm (0.4"-0.6") wide for durability and style.
• Paper Weight: 250 gsm (110 lb) for a sturdy fine art base.
• Print Sizes: There is a small white border around the print so the image is printed slightly smaller than frame size.
• Paper Finish: Matte, uncoated, natural white (off-white).
• Acid-Free: Alkaline paper making with pH above 7, buffered to prevent yellowing or discolouration.
• Optical Brightener Additives (OBA): Low or OBA-free, ensuring consistent colour under different lighting conditions.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
• Hanging Kit: Included, varies by country.
• Environmental Impact: FSC-certified materials or equivalent, supporting sustainability.
• Packaging: Robust packaging ensures pristine delivery.

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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