Four flighty Fantails (Pīwakawaka) dance within a whimsical pink scene, accented by bursts of various colours. This open edition Giclée print is part of Kirsty Nixon’s Chorus of Colour collection, where bold palettes and softened textures subtly echo her early explorations with water-based mediums.

In The Pink features the native New Zealand bird, the Fantail, also known indigenously as the Pīwakawaka. Renowned for its distinctive fanned tail, loud birdsong, and fearless nature, the Fantail is an energetic and charismatic presence despite its small size. It is one of the most common and widely distributed native birds on the New Zealand mainland.

In Māori mythology, the Pīwakawaka is seen as a messenger of death or transition – a sign that change may be near. While honouring this traditional view, Kirsty chooses to interpret the bird as a heavenly visitor: a gentle, comforting presence that brings connection, peace, and a sense of the unseen.

“For me,” she shares, “the birds began to feature in my work after I lost my wonderful dad. Their songs seemed louder – like they were trying to speak. I even bought a little Pīwakawaka charm for my bracelet and would run its feathers through my fingers when I thought of him. When I lost my beautiful mum, the birds felt even more present. I don't know if it’s a connection, exactly – but I often find myself saying ‘Hi Dad’ when a fantail flits close by. They give me peace. They’re company.”

Through this lens, Kirsty’s paintings become more than landscapes – they're quiet conversations, layered with memory and meaning.

Giclée Print: A digital printing process using an ink-jet printer to produce high-quality art prints.

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 open edition, fine art Giclée print. Please read the following carefully.

Handling
Please do not place your open 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 open 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 open 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 open 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.

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.