Piwakawaka I Brad Novak One of the defining principles

One of the defining principles that defines me as an artist is a deep commitment to helping establish an open dialogue between function and narrative in all aspects of artwork

Image size: 170mm 238mm

Each leaf has been individually shaped and textured

200mm beak to tail x 140mm wingspan x 95mm depth

each stud has a flattened round shape and has a diameter of approximately 5mm

Piwakawaka I Brad Novak One of the defining principlesPiwakawaka facing right wings below The body of this little Fantail bird is made from reclaimed oak, the wings and tail from black unglazed stoneware ceramic. Tim Main refers to these sculptures as Piwakawaka The Messengers Dimensions variable due to handmade nature, roughly 150mm W x 150mm H x 100mm Depth Each bird has a base that attaches to a wall easily with a single screw. The bird has a dowel that fits the base and allows for rotational