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15 x 15 cm
Acrylic on 23 karat gold leaf, archival paper
Kiaat wood frame with gilded gold front (see last picture for example)
If you'll look closely you'll see that this iridescent Hadeda has partly red beak - something that they only get during mating season (around July). Once threatened with very low population numbers, the Hadeda has made a big comeback in South Africa (partly due to their favourite habitats expnading in the form of suburbs!). If you've watched a bonded pair raising chicks you'll know what wonderful, caring parents they make.
This is a handmade one-of-a-kind item. Each painting is unique and no AI is used in any part of the painting process - from sketches for composition to choosing the subject matter.
Each golden miniature painting is hand-painted in acrylic on 23k recycled gold leaf, which helps eliminate the need for new, destructive mining operations and thus reduces toxic waste, water pollution, and habitat destruction.
Animal rights are a deep part of my practice and I source archival paper that is vegan (many paper-makers use gelatin, an animal byproduct).
All the paintings are custom-framed in Cape Town using certified sustainably sourced Kiaat wood.
We recommended displaying this piece away from strong heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
