Fernbird 3D Thread Sculpture.

 The Fernbird (matata) is an endemic bird of New Zealand, uncommon to see, usually hiding in the wetlands particularly around alpine areas.  I have been lucky to photograph these secretive birds, whilst out hiking around Mount Ruapehu forests.

Each bird is stitched completely by hand, using specialised techniques.  Every design is unique, and I only make one of each bird.

It is carefully pinned onto perspex, and encased in an acrylic box like a preserved museum specimen.

Dimensions:

height: 12cm

width: 18.5cm

depth: 7cm

Each embroidery comes with its own signed certificate of authenticity.