Tauhou | Wax-eye

Perched together among expressive black brushwork, Tauhou | Wax-eye is a native bird greeting card from Hiriwā Digital Art’s Inked collection. Two tauhou are rendered in fresh olive-green, grey and warm russet tones, with their distinctive white eye-rings standing out sharply against the surrounding plumage. Angular branches, loose ink strokes and scattered splashes frame the pair against a clean white background, giving the composition its lively contemporary character.

Also known as the silvereye, tauhou arrived in New Zealand naturally during the 1800s and are now widespread throughout the country. Their Māori name means “stranger” or “new arrival”, reflecting their relatively recent appearance in Aotearoa. These small birds feed on insects, fruit and nectar and are now a familiar sight in forests, gardens and suburban areas.

These greeting cards are fine art prints in card form, using the same 230gsm smooth matte archival-quality paper as Hiriwā’s larger prints.

Pigment-based, UV-stable archival inks reproduce the original digital artwork with fine detail and a non-glossy finish. Proudly New Zealand Made™.

One A6 greeting card, measuring 10.5 × 14.8cm when folded. The inside is blank for your own message.

Choose “With Envelope” or “Card Only” before adding to your cart. Cards are priced individually. Card-only orders have a minimum of 4 cards, in any mix of designs. You can order fewer cards with another physical product.

Handle with clean, dry hands and keep away from moisture. To enjoy the artwork after the occasion, display it away from direct sunlight or place it in a suitable frame.

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