Tall Standing Tui is a joyful, mixed-media wall sculpture created from reclaimed acrylic offcuts, painted canvas, and a glossy resin finish. Set against sweeping circles of bright blue on a vivid green ground, the tui stands poised and elegant, its form built from gold, white, and mirror-like fragments that shimmer as light moves across the surface.
The playful acrylic shapes surrounding the bird — petals, arcs, and sculptural offcut remnants — evoke movement and energy, as if the tui has just landed in a burst of colour. The piece celebrates both the beauty of Aotearoa’s native birds and the transformation of discarded materials into something vibrant, polished, and full of life.
Crafted on a repurposed canvas using salvaged materials, Tall Standing Tui embodies Lisa Watkins’ commitment to sustainability and joy. It’s a lively, uplifting artwork that brings colour, character, and contemporary flair to any space.