Breathing Light

Sunlight changes as it passes beneath the sea’s surface. Water absorbs red wavelengths more readily than blue, giving clear underwater scenes their cool colour. Ripples bend and concentrate the incoming light into shifting bright patterns, while kelp breaks it into shafts and shadow. The result is an underwater forest whose light moves with the sea above.

Sunlight filters through turquoise water and tall kelp fronds, recalling the underwater forest once known as ‘The Kelp’ between Brighton and Taieri Mouth, south of Dunedin. Pale patches on the seafloor balance the deeper greens above, while curved stems suggest the pull of the current. The scene evokes the light and shelter of a flourishing kelp habitat.

Printed in New Zealand on 360gsm premium natural white matte cotton canvas. The canvas is acid-free and OBA-free, with a neutral-pH coating designed for water-based inks.

The canvas is stretched over kiln-dried New Zealand pine stretcher bars, giving the artwork depth and a finished shape for your wall.

Available in A4 (21 × 29.7cm), A3 (29.7 × 42cm), A2 (42 × 59.4cm), A1 (59.4 × 84.1cm) and A0 (84.1 × 118.8cm). The artwork’s orientation determines which side is the width.

• Mirror Edge: the edge of the image is reflected around the sides.
• Black: the sides are finished in black.
• None (Blank): the sides are left blank.

Your edge choice changes the sides of the canvas, allowing you to choose the finish that suits your space.

Display indoors, away from direct sunlight, damp areas and sources of heat. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid water, cleaning sprays or pressure on the printed surface.

Lift by the stretcher frame, taking care not to press or stretch the canvas.

Every canvas print funds a native tree through Trees That Count. Your planting-region selection is a preference; the final location depends on where support is needed.

Hiriwā also makes monthly contributions to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, supporting native forest and wildlife conservation.

Your canvas is made to order. Please allow up to 7 business days for production before dispatch; delivery time is additional.

All orders are sent with online tracking. Free New Zealand shipping applies to eligible website orders of $100 or more, excluding Pet & Iris Portraits.

If your canvas arrives damaged, please contact us with photos so we can help. See our policy for delivery charges and return conditions.