kākāriki

Original reverse glass painting of a kākāriki mid-flight — its emerald body and vivid sapphire wings spread in full motion as it glides toward a soft perch.

This piece captures the energy and vibrance of Aotearoa’s native parakeet, rendered in dynamic colour and layered light. The transparency of glass adds dimensional depth, bringing the bird’s motion to life in a luminous dance.

From the Window-Birds series by Rikki-Lee Hanna, this work honours the liveliness of native birds observed from the quiet shelter of home — a tribute to stillness, movement, and our shared ecosystems.