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'Monarch 1'. 2018. The prototype
2018
The first 10 prototypes found homes instantly. People feel they just have to have one of these in their homes and gardens. So now I've embarked on a journey creating a whole kaleidoscope of them.
Working in the studio
2019
One of 3 premises that I use to create the kaleidoscopes. This one is in my little studio at the back of our garden in Newtown where the hand painting is done on each butterfly.
Kahukowhai (Yellow Admiral) 250mm wide
2019
Here's what the 250mm wide Kahukowhai looks like on my lounge wall alongside some real butterflies.
Kahukowhai (Yellow Admiral)
2019
The 700mm wide x 450mm high version is $700 and 250mm wide for $320. Printed and hand painted on laser cut aluminium.
Smaller Kahukowhai 250mm wide
2019
These 250mm wide aluminium Kahukowhai are $320 each and look good indoor or out
Smaller Kahukowhai in residence
2019
This is how one of the 250mm wide butterflies look in size relativity
Large Kahukowhai and sml Kahuku
2019
Here's what they look like on the outside wall at home. 700mm wide Kahukowhai $700 and 250mm wide Kahuku $320 each
Installing a large Kahukowhai
2019
Here's a size relativity image of a large Kaukowhai (Yellow Admial)
Kahuku 2
2019
700mm wide. Printed and hand painted on 3mm thick laser cut aluminium. Signed and dated by the artist.
Size relativity. Kahuku 2
2019
700mm wide x 450mm high. Printed and hand painted on 3mm aluminium.
Kahuku 2 smaller size.
2019
250mm wide. Printed and hand painted on 2mm aluminium.
Kahuku 2 rear view
2019
Here's the rear view with single screw mounting system attached for indoors and out
3D Butterfly shadows
2019
The purpose built mounting system enables the butterfly to create shadows beneath to enhance their 3D life like nature.
Kahuku 3
2019
700mm wide. Mixed media on 3mm thick laser cut aluminium. Signed and dated by the artist
Getting finished
2019
Here's an image of the large 700mm wide Puriri and and smaller Yellow Admiral's in between coats of protection being applied. $700 each for the large Puriri and $320 each for the smaller Kahukowhai.
Newtown Shoes Wellington March 3rd
2019
The first kaleidoscope of the new generation aluminium butterflies.