Shed in Winter

LINO PRINT

Kūkupa (also known as Kererū or the New Zealand wood pigeon) is linked to the history of Whakaroa (Pigeon Bay). At the time of European settlement the native birds were so abundant that their presence inspired the name of the bay itself and that of a locality within the bay where a school was established - Kukupa.

The history of the “Kukupa” shed depicted may be linked to the saw-milling industries that flourished here in the mid to late 19th century, or the subsequent livestock farming. I’m not sure, but it’s an intriguing local landmark, suficiently so to have inspired this artwork. 

This print is from a hand-carved lino block and rendered in black water-based ink pressed onto high-quality paper.

Each limited edition print (25) has it’s own personality and features the characteristics of the hand-carving process. It will be delivered unframed, signed, dated and carefully packaged.

If stocks are low and the edition is not complete, it will be made to order and will require a drying time of up to ten working days. 

Image size: 290mm x 192mm
Paper size: 297mm x 420mm
Paper: Fabriano Rosaspina 220gsm