New Zealand's winged wonders

Discover the captivating beauty and unique stories of New Zealand's native birds, hand-painted onto our exquisite silk scarves and artworks. Each piece celebrates a creature found nowhere else in the world.

An Atmosphere Like No Other

At GC Art Escape, I want this page to evoke a truly unique atmosphere, an experience not found anywhere else. Just as our birds are exclusive to New Zealand, my art aims to provide an unparalleled connection to their spirit. Feel the essence of a land untouched, a beauty distinct and profound, bringing a piece of this magic into your life.

Birds of the Southern Alps and Beyond

I feature native New Zealand birds, truly unique and found only in Aotearoa. Their stories are often tales of survival, whether in the harsh environment of the Southern Alps or as flightless wonders adapted to our isolated islands. From the playful fantail to the majestic kea, each brushstroke captures their essence and resilience.

Explore the Birds Collection

A celebration of New Zealand’s rare native birds, native treasures in a wonderful landscape. From the resilient

kakapo to the wingless Kiwi, every wall art or card is carefully hand-painted to connect you with the uniques New Zealand songs.

Royal Albatross

Majestic ocean travelers, graceful in flight and beautifully connected to the open sea.

Korimako

A gentle native songbird whose beautiful voice brings the New Zealand bush to life.

Blue Penguin — Kororā

Our smallest penguin, returning from the sea to the familiar shores of Aotearoa.

Fantail — Piwakawaka

A lively little native bird, loved for its fan-shaped tail and playful movement.

Flightless, Nocturnal, Endemic

An unmistakable symbol of New Zealand, shy, curious and wonderfully unique.

New Zealand pigeon

A graceful native pigeon, admired for its beautiful colours and gentle presence among the trees.

Mountain Parrots

Kea, kākā, Kākāpō are perfectly at home among New Zealand’s mountains.

Purple-blue wetland wonder

A distinctive wetland bird, full of character and colour, often seen among flax and grasses.

3 Native Gulls in New Zealand

Familiar companions of the coast, bringing movement and life to New Zealand’s shores.

 The New Zealand fairy tern

One of New Zealand’s rarest shorebirds, a tiny treasure of our coastal landscape.

The largest living rail in the world 
A remarkable native bird, treasured for its distinctive appearance and story of survival.

Masters of Song

A beautiful native songbird, known for its rich voice and striking iridescent feathers.

White Heron — Kōtuku

A rare and elegant visitor to New Zealand’s wetlands, admired for its graceful beauty.