Nga Taonga o te Ngahere (Treasures of the Forest) is an exhibition, held in collaboration with NZ Forest & Bird and The Overwintering Project and is currently presented at the Estuary Arts Centre, Orewa, north of Auckland. The combined exhibitions, curated by Val Cuthbert, include works by over 20 local artists in a wide variety of media. All works were created to draw attention to flora and fauna which is under threat in our region from habitat loss and predation.
My etchings represent the Auckland green gecko or kākāriki in a Manuka tree, kauri snails or pūpūrangi, beneath a kauri tree, and native morepork, or ruru, in a Puriri tree. All prints are on A4 size paper and therefore able to fit in a standard frame as seen below.
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| “Kākāriki/Auckland Gecko, Manuka” Toni Hartill
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Artist Statement:
Found only in the northern half of the North Island, but south of Whangaroa, the Auckland green gecko or Kākāriki is classified as “at risk” from pests, urban development, and competition for food and habitats.
Kauri snails or pūpūrangi were once widespread throughout Northland. They are now endangered due to habitat destruction and predation.
The native morepork, or ruru, is known for its melancholic call. They are commonly found in forests throughout New Zealand. Although not technically threatened their numbers are in gradual decline due to predation and loss of habitat.
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“Kākāriki/Auckland Gecko, Manuka”, Toni Hartill Aluminium etching, silver leaf Paper size: A4, Edition of 5 |
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“Ruru/Morepork, Puriri”, Toni Hartill Medium: Aluminium etching Paper size: A4, Edition of 5 |
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| “Ruru/Morepork, Puriri” (detail), Toni Hartill |
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“Pūpūrangi/ Kauri Snail, Kauri”, Toni Hartill Medium: Aluminium etching Paper size: A4, Edition of 8 |
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| “Pūpūrangi/ Kauri Snail, Kauri” (detail), Toni Hartill |
To view more images and to learn about the process involved
in creating these works please visit my earlier posts:
Getting to grips with Copper Sulphate Etching - Part 1
Getting to grips with Copper Sulphate Etching - Part 2
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