This original stencil artwork by Melbourne artist Geoff Cunningham celebrates the bold colour, personality and beauty of Australian native birds. Each piece is created using hand-cut stencils and layered spray techniques, highlighting the strong shapes and natural character of Australia’s birdlife. Inspired by everyday backyard and bushland sightings, these artworks blend contemporary stencil design with a warm sense of Australian nostalgia.
"I named this one 'Here Comes The Sun' because of the yellow on its belly. The humble Wattle bird belongs to the honeyeater family and owes its name not to a preference for wattle trees, but to the red fleshy growths or "wattles" that hang from its cheeks. At first sight the wattle bird appears rather drab, but on closer inspection it's quite a striking bird and quite an unsung favourite of mine.
70 x 70cm (73 x 73 framed), Acrylic & aerosol on canvas, this piece is framed in a natural oak floating frame.
