This is a premium, artist-approved archival print, produced on superior 350gsm paper. Offering exceptional quality, it features a conservation-grade natural white finish with a lightly textured matte surface. Designed to make an impact, this print is created with the utmost care to bring depth and lasting beauty to your space. It includes a border (unless otherwise specified), making it easy to take straight to a professional framer for a flawless finish.
Artist Concept:
"Bungalow Tui" is a tribute to the ingenuity and resourcefulness that embodies the Kiwi spirit. This piece began with the original "Bungalow Tui," where a Tui was meticulously crafted using wool and nails on a reclaimed piece of wood. The artwork symbolises the beauty in simplicity and the art of upcycling, blending nostalgia with creativity. The worn wood, with its rusty nails and traces of borer, paired with pink wool borrowed from a friend's knitting stash, brings to life the quintessential Kiwi "can-do" attitude.
This new art print continues the theme, reflecting the charm of the New Zealand bach—a place where everything has a purpose, and nothing goes to waste. It’s a celebration of the enduring spirit where even the most modest materials are transformed into something meaningful and beautiful.
Bungalow Tui heads to the Bach
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My Shiny Perspective:
"Bungalow Tui" is my ode to the classic Kiwi bach—a place where leftover paint, rusty nails, and a bit of borrowed pink wool can create something special. This Tui didn’t just find its perch on any old wood; it’s lounging on a piece of history, complete with borer holes for that extra rustic touch. No need for fancy materials here—just a bit of "Number 8 wire" mentality and a lot of love. So, if you’re ever stuck at the bach with nothing but a bit of wool and some nails, remember: you too can create your very own "Bungalow Tui." Just don’t tell Rhoslyn where her knitting wool went!
