He manu tenei // This is a bird

Oils on wooden canvas
910mmx620mm

This is my symbol for birds. I believe birds are connected to us spiritually and have the ability to carry messages between realms.
This painting is more sculptural as if carved into stone on a found object or in a cave.

In some cultures birds are messengers and have real importance to them. As we know from history and today pigeons and hawks also carry messages tied to their claws. He manu tenei introduces us to birds again. Look for them and see how each bird interacts in nature and with you.