{"title":"Birds of a Feather","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"405\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirds of a Feather\u003c\/em\u003e brings together painter Kirsty Nixon and sculptor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fionagarlick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFiona Garlick\u003c\/a\u003e in a collaborative exhibition at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLittle River Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e (6–29 June 2026), exploring birds as enduring symbols within Aotearoa’s natural and cultural landscape. Through painting and sculpture, it reflects on birds as companions, messengers, and carriers of memory, and their deep connection to place, identity, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"801\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhile the wider exhibition includes both artists, this collection presents Kirsty Nixon’s paintings, focusing on lush native foliage, layered landscapes, and closely observed birdlife in richly immersive compositions. Her works capture fleeting moments of stillness within Aotearoa’s bush and coastal environments, inviting viewers to slow down and notice the quiet detail of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1027\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThrough vibrant colour and careful observation, Nixon’s practice reflects a strong connection to Aotearoa’s native flora and fauna. Birds emerge from dense, textured environments as symbols of movement, awareness, and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1226\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirds of a Feather\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e reflects on the shared fascination with birds across cultures and landscapes – figures that are both familiar and symbolic, grounding us in place while carrying memory and meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-the-wild","title":"In The Wild | Original Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKirsty Nixon’s original painting \u003cem data-end=\"46\" data-start=\"33\"\u003eIn the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e beautifully portrays two Kererū amidst the lush greenery of New Zealand’s native bush. Painted on a round MDF board, this piece is part of Kirsty’s Flora \u0026amp; Fauna collection. The artwork captures the tranquil essence of Aotearoa’s wildlife, with vibrant tones and intricate detail bringing the Kererū to life. A perfect blend of nature and artistry, this painting is a timeless addition to any space, evoking the peaceful spirit of New Zealand’s natural beauty. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis original painting is part of Little River Gallery's exhibition \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"576\"\u003eBirds of a Feather\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which celebrates the enduring connection between birds, landscape, and place across Aotearoa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Dimensions \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCanvas Diameter - 1100mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHand-painted and signed by Kirsty Nixon, this work is crafted with pigment-rich acrylics on MDF board and sealed with a museum-quality, archival varnish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGallery Display | Little River Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKirsty Nixon's original painting \u003cem\u003eEden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis available at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLittle River Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kirsty Nixon Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46590531272874,"sku":"","price":7290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/3890\/6794\/files\/InTheWild_Canvas.jpg?v=1740858711"},{"product_id":"twitter-i-original-painting","title":"Twitter I | Original Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwitter I\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating original painting by Kirsty Nixon, celebrating the spirited charm of the Pīwakawaka (Fantail), one of Aotearoa’s most beloved native birds. Perched amongst the glossy green leaves of Kawakawa in the lower right foreground, the flighty Pīwakawaka appears alert and inquisitive, its distinctive fan-shaped tail bringing movement and character to the scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLush foliage fills the composition, while glimpses of soft powder-blue sky break through the canopy, creating a sense of light and openness. Delicate yet full of life, Twitter I captures the playful energy and enduring appeal of the Pīwakawaka. This original painting is one of three works in Nixon’s Twitter series, presented as part of Little River Gallery’s exhibition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirds of a Feather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Dimensions | Width x Height \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFramed Canvas - 635mm x 635mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Original Painting\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-painted and signed by Kirsty Nixon, this work is created using high-quality, pigment-based acrylics on stretched cotton canvas. 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Positioned just off-centre, the small native bird gazes beyond the frame, its relaxed tail and attentive posture lending the composition a quiet sense of curiosity and reflection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich green leaves surround the Pīwakawaka, while soft blue skies filter through the canopy, bringing light and balance to the scene. Both intimate and evocative, \u003cem\u003eTwitter II\u003c\/em\u003e captures a fleeting moment in nature, celebrating the gentle presence and enduring charm of one of Aotearoa’s most treasured native birds. 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Perched amongst lush Kawakawa foliage in the upper left of the composition, the native bird appears momentarily paused, its body gently twisted as though ready to dart back into flight at any second.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayers of rich green leaves frame the scene, while dusty blue skies break through the canopy, bringing a sense of depth and light to the composition. Dynamic yet delicate, \u003cem\u003eTwitter III\u003c\/em\u003e evokes the quicksilver nature of the Pīwakawaka, celebrating the vitality and charm that have made it one of Aotearoa’s most cherished native birds. 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This original painting is part of Little River Gallery's exhibition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirds of a Feather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Dimensions | Width x Height \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFramed Canvas - 1035mm x 1230mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Original Painting\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-painted and signed by Kirsty Nixon, this work is created using high-quality, pigment-based acrylics on stretched cotton canvas. It is sealed with a protective, fade-resistant archival varnish and elegantly finished in a refined wooden tray frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGallery Display | Little River Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKirsty Nixon's original painting \u003cem\u003eHaven\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLittle River Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kirsty Nixon Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48377223512234,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/3890\/6794\/files\/Haven_FramedOriginalPainting.jpg?v=1780658052"},{"product_id":"shangri-la-original-painting","title":"Shangri-La | Original Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eShangri-La\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking original painting by Kirsty Nixon, presented as a textile-inspired study of Aotearoa’s native bush. The composition features a flowering Tī kōuka (cabbage tree) alongside the lush green foliage of Karaka, its branches adorned with clusters of bright golden berries that bring vibrant contrast to the scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft powder-blue skies break through gaps in the leaves, filtering light into the dense greenery and enhancing the layered, woven quality of the work. Framed like a window, \u003cem\u003eShangri-La\u003c\/em\u003e evokes the feeling of looking out from an interior space onto untouched native bush, bringing the outdoors in with a quiet sense of immersion. The title references an idealised place of harmony and beauty, reflecting the painting’s serene and contemplative atmosphere. This original work is part of Little River Gallery's exhibition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirds of a Feather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Dimensions | Width x Height \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFramed Canvas - 1035mm x 1230mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Original Painting\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-painted and signed by Kirsty Nixon, this work is created using high-quality, pigment-based acrylics on stretched cotton canvas. It is sealed with a protective, fade-resistant archival varnish and elegantly finished in a refined wooden tray frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGallery Display | Little River Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKirsty Nixon's original painting \u003cem\u003eShangri-La\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLittle River Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kirsty Nixon Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48377955057834,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/3890\/6794\/files\/Shangri-La_FramedOriginalPainting.jpg?v=1780659038"},{"product_id":"greenhouse-original-painting","title":"Greenhouse | Original Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreenhouse\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking original painting by Kirsty Nixon, presenting a rich tapestry of Aotearoa native bush. The composition is anchored by lush Kawakawa leaves filling the lower left and sweeping diagonally across the canvas, drawing the eye into the layered greenery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the background, a flowering Tī kōuka (cabbage tree) softens the scene, its white blooms dusting the upper foliage and gently lightening the dense flax forms. Nestled within this intricate environment, a small Pīwakawaka (Fantail) appears just off-centre to the lower right, its tail half-spread as it looks downward to the left, poised in a fleeting moment before flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicate and immersive, \u003cem\u003eGreenhouse\u003c\/em\u003e captures the quiet complexity of the native landscape, where movement and stillness exist side by side. This original painting is part of Little River Gallery's exhibition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirds of a Feather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Dimensions | Width x Height \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFramed Canvas - 1035mm x 1230mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Original Painting\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-painted and signed by Kirsty Nixon, this work is created using high-quality, pigment-based acrylics on stretched cotton canvas. It is sealed with a protective, fade-resistant archival varnish and elegantly finished in a refined wooden tray frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGallery Display | Little River Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKirsty Nixon's original painting \u003cem\u003eGreenhouse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis available at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLittle River Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kirsty Nixon Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48378022887594,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/3890\/6794\/files\/Greenhouse_FramedOriginalPainting.jpg?v=1780660000"},{"product_id":"eden-original-painting","title":"Eden | Original Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eEden\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking original painting by Kirsty Nixon, featuring a solo Tūī perched on a single Harakeke flax stem. Positioned slightly off-centre to the left, the bird is shown from behind, its wings folded and its iridescent plumage shifting through deep blues and greens, highlighted by its distinctive white collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind the Tūī, sweeping fronds of Nīkau palm fan across the canvas from right to left, creating a layered backdrop of native form and movement. In front of these, heart-shaped Kawakawa leaves rise diagonally from the lower right, adding depth and rhythm to the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking quietly to the right beyond the frame, the Tūī holds a calm, watchful presence, embodying both stillness and awareness. Delicate yet powerful, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures a serene moment within Aotearoa’s native bush. This original painting is part of Little River Gallery's exhibition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirds of a Feather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Dimensions | Width x Height \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFramed Canvas - 1035mm x 1230mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Original Painting\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-painted and signed by Kirsty Nixon, this work is created using high-quality, pigment-based acrylics on stretched cotton canvas. It is sealed with a protective, fade-resistant archival varnish and elegantly finished in a refined wooden tray frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGallery Display | Little River Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKirsty Nixon's original painting \u003cem\u003eEden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis available at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLittle River Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kirsty Nixon Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48378027114666,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/3890\/6794\/files\/Eden-_-Framed-Original-Painting.jpg?v=1780660895"},{"product_id":"liberty-original-painting","title":"Liberty | Original Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiberty\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking original painting by Kirsty Nixon, capturing a Kārearea (New Zealand Falcon) in flight across an expansive Aotearoa landscape. Positioned just off-centre in the open sky, the falcon soars with wings fully spread, commanding the space above rolling terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the foreground, flowering Tī kōuka (cabbage tree) anchors the left side of the composition, while beyond it golden hills stretch across the canvas, their folds enriched with pockets of deep green native bush. The upper quarter opens into wide pastel-blue skies, creating a strong sense of air and movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvoking freedom, scale, and clarity, \u003cem\u003eLiberty\u003c\/em\u003e captures the energy of the Kārearea as it moves through vast open space. This original painting is part of Little River Gallery's exhibition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirds of a Feather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Dimensions | Width x Height \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFramed Canvas - 1500mm x 750mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Painting\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-painted and signed by Kirsty Nixon, this work is created using high-quality, pigment-based acrylics on stretched cotton canvas. It is sealed with a protective, fade-resistant archival varnish.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGallery Display | Little River Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKirsty Nixon's original painting \u003cem\u003eLiberty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivergallery.com\/collections\/exhibition-kirsty-nixon-and-fiona-garlick\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLittle River Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kirsty Nixon Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48378030981290,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/3890\/6794\/files\/Liberty_OriginalPainting.jpg?v=1780662239"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.kirstynixon.co.nz\/collections\/birds-of-a-feather-kirsty-nixon-x-fiona-garlick.oembed","provider":"Kirsty Nixon Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}