Koekoea 1/12

Koekoea - Lithographic Print set | Alexis Neal 

This evocative double-framed work is a set of lithographic prints from the "Carte De Visite" series by artist Alexis Neal.

The piece is presented in two dark, hinged wooden frames featuring a delicate silver-beaded inner border.

The left frame contains a handwritten quote reflecting on enduring legacy, stating, "Her memory will last for long days yet to be, and in all time it will be said of Her".

The right frame showcases a detailed lithograph of a single barred feather, identified at the bottom as "Koekoea," the Long-tailed Cuckoo.

This series utilizes a formal Victorian aesthetic to explore the intersections of personal narrative, Māori identity, and the natural world.

It is a poignant example of contemporary printmaking that honours the memory of ancestors through the symbolic beauty of native flora and fauna.

Printed on 300gsm Hahnemuhle Paper - Tea Stained

Framed Dimensions: 
Width - 650mm x Height - 170mm