Kōkako - Original Carved Painting

Kōkako  - Original Carved Painting | Hikurangi Edwards

Kōkako is a sophisticated and powerfully textural artwork by Hikurangi Edwards, dedicated to the unique New Zealand native forest bird.

This original painting celebrates Māori cultural motifs through an innovative carving and painting technique.

The work features an intricate, layered design (likely incorporating koru spirals or similar patterns) beautifully carved or embossed into the surface, creating a dynamic, rhythmic texture.

The piece is finished in a serene, contemporary single-colour tone (as seen in similar works), highlighting the depth of the carving.

The Kōkako is often associated with the unseen protectors of the forest (kaitiaki).

This unique, powerful taonga transforms traditional patterning into a deeply meaningful, tactile, and highly contemporary statement of guardianship.

Dimensions:
Diameter - 200mm 

Paint Layers
Colour Tone, Fuscous Grey, 40 Coats

Please Note - 
The 'in situ mockup' is merely an example of visual representation within an environment and it does not truly reflect the size of the painting. Please refer to the measurements above for the exact dimensions of this work.