Kakabeak IV SOLD

Kakabeak IV is an original abstract floral painting by New Zealand artist Sue Mac Dougall. Inspired by the vibrant beauty of Aotearoa’s native flora, this work celebrates the striking red blooms of the Kakabeak. With its gracefully arching stems and clusters of bright, beak-shaped flowers, the Kakabeak embodies resilience and natural elegance. Each brushstroke highlights the plant’s vivid colours and intricate details, set against the lush green backdrop of its foliage. The painting honours the Kakabeak’s place in New Zealand’s botanical heritage and its role in enriching biodiversity.

What makes this work truly exceptional is the distinctive finish Sue has developed. The painting is sealed in resin, giving the colours a luminous depth, while the deep box frame is clad in radiant gold-mirrored edges. These reflective sides catch the light and shift with the viewer’s perspective, transforming the artwork into something more than a painting — a sculptural presence that alters and enriches the space around it. Few artists work in this way, making each piece not only visually striking but also rare and highly individual.

Size: 30cm x 30cm x 6cm
Medium: Mixed media (acrylic, oil, and pastel on European birch ply, finished with resin)
Framing: European birch ply mounted on a New Zealand pine support frame, clad with gold-mirrored edges, 6cm depth
Signed: Yes, on the front and back
Style: Abstract floral, expressive

Please note: Colours shown on screen may not exactly match the artwork. Contact Sue for further details if colour accuracy is important to you.