Kōwhai King is a radiant original from Kirsty Nixon’s Flora & Fauna collection, celebrating the brilliance of Aotearoa in full bloom. A bold Tūī perches momentarily among cascades of golden kōwhai petals, its poised form alive with energy as if ready to take flight.

Behind the bird, the sweeping bends and folds of harakeke leaves create a gentle rhythm and depth, grounding the composition in the textures of the New Zealand landscape. Bathed in warm light and luminous yellows, Kōwhai King captures the essence of a New Zealand summer — abundant, vivid, and full of life.

Artwork Dimensions | Width x Height 
Canvas - 785mm x 785mm 

Framed Original Painting
Hand-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.

Kōwhai King | SOLD
This original painting has sold – now part of a private collection, where it continues to inspire and bring a touch of New Zealand’s captivating beauty.