Barbed Wire Love

Barbed Wire Love - Original | Aimee Gruar

Discover the poignant beauty of Barbed Wire Love by Auckland-based artist Aimee Gruar. This deeply thoughtful piece is a striking fusion of hard and soft, a testament to the powerful, often complex, nature of love.

Gruar is an artist inspired by Mother Nature and driven by a commitment to sustainability, creating beautiful works from upcycled materials. In Barbed Wire Love, a heart-shaped frame of weathered barbed wire encloses two meticulously crafted feathers.

These feathers, a recurring motif in Gruar’s work, honour New Zealand's unique birdlife and, in particular, the now-extinct Huia. 

The delicate hand-stitched lace and black fabric of the feathers stand in stark contrast to the rough, rusted wire, symbolising the delicate beauty that can thrive even within life's sharp edges.

This carefully crafted piece is meant to be treasured. It's an expression of love and a gentle reminder of the resilience of nature and the human spirit.

Dimensions:

Width - 510mm x Height - 510mm 

Frame:

Bespokely framed in a black 35mm x 20mm timber picture frame with clear glass.