Whitehead/ Pōpokotea - Copper Blue Fibre where colour and texture serve

where colour and texture serve as essential elements in expressing the energy within her artworks

and caring for a small farmlet

and has wanted her art to connect us to each other and to Aotearoa

Most recently Claire is exploring carving native NZ bird feathers and plants/trees from salvaged native timbers

Whitehead/ Pōpokotea - Copper Blue Fibre where colour and texture serveThe Ppokotea New Zealand Whitehead is a small songbird with a big voice. Living in noisy groups of eight or more, they are found only in the North Island of Aotearoa, preferring the canopy of tall native forest and dense bushland. Despite a dramatic decline in the late 19th century, the Ppokotea population is abundant today. Dimensions (approx.): L 17cm W 12cm D 7cm Cast glass with set screw fitting. Can be mounted on any type of wall.