{"title":"A Connection to the Land","description":"\u003cp class=\"m_3329301592941455495mcePastedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout my career, from receiving the Queen’s Service Medal to painting the late Sir Edmund Hillary, my mission has been to capture the true soul of New Zealand. My latest collection departs from the traditional canvas to offer a profound, physical connection to our history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_3329301592941455495mcePastedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese works are painted on ancient Mātai timber sourced from Northland riverbeds. Lost from barges over a century ago and preserved in silt, this timber dates back up to 500 years. I have purposefully left the wood's outer roughness and natural holes intact to honour its journey, creating \"living\" sculptures. Weighted and reinforced with steel, they require no hanging and stand proudly on any ledge or mantelpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-kakapo","title":"The Kākāpō","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(590mm H x 490mm W)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA commanding presence of one of our rarest treasures. I used the deep textures of the ancient Matai to provide a rugged, mossy backdrop that mirrors the natural habitat of this nocturnal icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_3329301592941455495mcePastedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile these five pieces are currently available, I also welcome the opportunity to discuss site-specific commissions with you. Whether you wish to feature the specific fauna of your region or a large-scale landscape on linen that tells the story of your unique locality, I can tailor a work to align perfectly with your lodge's aesthetic and heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo me, these works are more than art; they are pieces of New Zealand’s geological and cultural history, forged through hard work and my deep love for this land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003eWith the sale of each painting NZD500.00 will be donated to Native Nest in Matakana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"craigprimrose.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43002599506018,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/5838\/9090\/files\/Kakapo2400px.jpg?v=1780727733"},{"product_id":"the-marlborough-falcon-karearea","title":"The Marlborough Falcon (Kārearea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(310mm H x 380mm W)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo capture the sharp intensity and speed of the Kārearea, I let the natural grain of the timber dictate and accentuate the bird’s aerodynamic form. It is a compact but powerful statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_3329301592941455495mcePastedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile these five pieces are currently available, I also welcome the opportunity to discuss site-specific commissions with you. Whether you wish to feature the specific fauna of your region or a large-scale landscape on linen that tells the story of your unique locality, I can tailor a work to align perfectly with your lodge's aesthetic and heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo me, these works are more than art; they are pieces of New Zealand’s geological and cultural history, forged through hard work and my deep love for this land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003eWith the sale of each painting NZD500.00 will be donated to Native Nest in Matakana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"craigprimrose.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43002610024546,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/5838\/9090\/files\/Falcon2400px.jpg?v=1780728215"},{"product_id":"the-kiwi","title":"The Kiwi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(410mm H x 470mm W)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate symbol of our national identity. The rich, dark hues of the aged river-timber provide what I felt was the perfect, earthy contrast to the delicate featherwork of the Kiwi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_3329301592941455495mcePastedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile these five pieces are currently available, I also welcome the opportunity to discuss site-specific commissions with you. Whether you wish to feature the specific fauna of your region or a large-scale landscape on linen that tells the story of your unique locality, I can tailor a work to align perfectly with your lodge's aesthetic and heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo me, these works are more than art; they are pieces of New Zealand’s geological and cultural history, forged through hard work and my deep love for this land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003eWith the sale of each painting NZD500.00 will be donated to Native Nest in Matakana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"craigprimrose.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43002616086626,"sku":null,"price":9500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/5838\/9090\/files\/Kiwi2400px.jpg?v=1780728606"},{"product_id":"the-fantail-piwakawaka","title":"The Fantail (Pīwakawaka)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(210mm H x 390mm W) SOLD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull of movement and life, this wider format piece captures the playful energy of the Pīwakawaka. 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