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Plume - Lithographic Print set | Alexis Neal 

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

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

The left frame contains a handwritten quote referencing the rarity and status of the Huia bird, noting that just as there is only one chief, Huia feathers serve as her unique emblem.

The right frame showcases a lithograph of a single, dark Huia feather, standing as a silent symbol of prestige and natural heritage.

This series uses a formal Victorian aesthetic to examine the intersections of Māori identity, historical narratives, and the significance of taonga.

It is a striking example of contemporary printmaking that reflects on the loss and enduring mana of New Zealand's native species.

Printed on 300gsm Hahnemuhle Paper - Tea Stained

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