Paying homage to the artworks of John Gerrard Keulemans for Walter Buller’s iconic - A History of the Birds of New Zealand. I was also inspired by the attitude in Bill Hammond's painting; Waiting for Buller - where our native birds look out to the sea and wait to be given 'names' by the colonial explorers. This artwork showcases 12 NZ Birds - Kereru, Kea, Kingfisher, Kokako, Tomtit, Weka, Fantail, Tui, Huia, Kiwi, Pukeko and Shag.