Detailed Description
Watchful is a limited edition fine art Giclée print by Kirsty Nixon that captures a moment of calm presence within Aotearoa’s native bush. A solitary Tūī perches in quiet alertness, framed by the architectural leaves of Nīkau Palm and Harakeke (Flax), and elegantly framed by flowering Tī Kōuka (Cabbage Tree) on either side. Overhead, dusty blue skies filter through the canopy, adding a breath of lightness and serenity.
Tūī are unique to New Zealand and admired for their iridescent green-blue plumage, white throat tuft, and richly layered songs. Often bold in nature, they’re especially animated when guarding flowering trees. In some Māori traditions, Tūī carry symbolic meaning—representing spiritual harmony, confidence, and fulfilment—and are seen as messengers between worlds.
Part of Kirsty Nixon’s Flora & Fauna collection, Watchful is printed with archival inks on museum-grade paper, offering enduring colour and detail. This artwork brings a grounded, graceful energy to refined interior spaces.
Giclée Print: A digital printing process using an ink-jet printer to produce high-quality art prints.
Limited Edition Prints: Replica prints of an original artwork, reproduced in limited quantities.
Care Instructions
Your artwork purchase is an investment. Taking care of your fine art Kirsty Nixon print will ensure the artworks longevity, value and enjoyment.
Giclée derives from the French term ‘gicler’ - to spray. The term describes the printing process whereby the use of high quality, fade-resistant, pigment-based inks are sprayed onto archival cotton based, acid-free paper. The results achieve an outstanding archival lifespan of up to 200 years.
The high quality and long lifespans of Giclée Prints ensures the appreciation of the artwork's value.
The following care instructions are the preliminary guidelines for taking care of your limited edition, fine art Giclée Print. Please read the following carefully.
Handling
Please do not place your limited edition print directly face down onto any surface or object to avoid damaging the printed image, this also applies when resting or storing your artwork. At all times please avoid placing objects on top of your artwork. Keep handling to a minimum and always hold your Giclée Print from the corners or sides - if possible wear cotton gloves or make sure your hands are freshly washed.
Sunlight Exposure
It is recommended that you do not hang your limited edition Giclée Print in direct sunlight. If you are intending to hang your artwork in a space with moments of exposed sunlight, please consider framing your Kirsty Nixon print with UV protection conservation glass.
Environment
Keep your limited edition print within a relatively controlled environment. Repeated exposure to extreme and/or sudden changes in humidity or temperature can have adverse effects on the longevity of your artwork's surface and substrate materials.
It is suggested that you hang your artwork in a low-traffic area due to the risk of physical damages by passers-by. Hang your limited edition Kirsty Nixon print at an elevation that keeps it out of reach of young children.
Cleaning
Do not clean your Giclée Print with water, damp cloths or solvents. Use a soft, clean and dry lint-free cloth to gently wipe away dust or dirt. Ensure that the lint-free cloth is white or light in colour as darkly coloured cloths increase the risk of staining your artwork.
Shipping and Storage
Place a layer of acid-free tissue paper on either side of your Giclée Print, gently roll your print and place within a plastic sleeve, then slide into a storage tube. Please roll your limited edition print tight enough so that it does not sag when stored horizontally for an extended period of time.
The environment for storing your artwork should be controlled, with low levels of exposure to humidity and fluctuating temperatures.
If you're intending to store your Giclée Print for an extensive period of time, please store the artwork standing up. Do not cover the artwork in plastic as there is risk of potential mold growth, rather place the rolled print within a cotton sleeve, then gently slide into a storage tube.
Visual Mockup Disclaimer
Please note that the framing and in situ images are intended solely as visual inspiration, offering a contextual representation of the artwork within a styled environment and frame.
These mockups are not to scale and do not reflect the exact proportions of the artwork. For accurate sizing, kindly refer to the Artwork Dimensions provided above.
