Huia and The Elm tree

Huia and The Elm Tree

Original Artwork by Anna Scott

A moment of quiet observation.

Huia and The Elm Tree brings together one of Aotearoa’s most treasured extinct native birds with an unexpected landscape pairing — creating a work that feels both reflective and timeless.

Positioned against rich layered tones and framed by movement and light, the huia becomes a moment of pause. Once admired for its beautiful song, distinctive white-tipped tail feathers, and remarkable form, the huia remains a powerful symbol of memory, connection, and the stories we choose to carry forward.

The circular composition softens the scene and invites the viewer inward — creating an intimate moment of stillness and contemplation.

Created using layered mixed media processes, this original work explores texture, atmosphere, and the relationship between observation and memory.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Anna Scott
• Title: Huia and The Elm Tree
• Medium: Mixed Media
• Original Artwork
• Dimensions: 800 mm diameter
• Ready to Hang

About the Artist

Anna Scott is an artist, curator, and educator based in Taranaki, Aotearoa New Zealand. Her practice explores connection to place, observation, and finding the extraordinary within the ordinary through native flora, fauna, and contemporary storytelling.