Winged Messengers 06 Tanya Blong

Winged Messengers 06 Tanya BlongWinged Messengers is a contemplative series featuring New Zealand native birds as symbols of guidance, protection, and quiet communication from the unseen. Touched with gold leaf, each work evokes a moment of connection where the earthly and spiritual gently meet. The Fantail Pwakawaka moves as a symbol of presence and protection, reminding us to stay attentive to what is unfolding in the moment. Edition of 100 A4 (210mm 297mm) unframed A3 (297mm

The tui are both stars and messengers

‘Spirituality’ is a word contemporary artists and writers tend to avoid

Image size: Approx 460mm x 375mm

and are a counterpoint to the oppressive black

Sitting on a retro

The beauty of curry is that nothing defines what makes a good curry – recipes vary meaning that the possibilities are endless

then finishing

then shaped using heritage tools and age-old methods — poured

In Nyle’s work

23mm diameter pendant on a 640mm sterling silver chain

490mm H x 160mm W

Publication Date: 1 April 2026