Acrylic on board | 200mm diameter | Recycled copper frame

Nestled in a bed of deep green kawakawa leaves, a resting fox watches quietly, embodying both stillness and quiet curiosity. A white messenger thread winds gently through the composition, symbolizing unseen connections—between viewer and creature, memory and place.

This painting of native NZ flora and an animal symbolic of my English heritage, explores themes of identity, belonging, and the quiet wisdom of nature. Finished in a hand-shaped, recycled copper frame and sealed with a glassy resin sheen, this piece offers a timeless echo of the New Zealand bush and fairytale.