Wildlife in Layers

By Karolina Serrano & Marcos Fiser at MaKa Creations

Composed of 318 individually CNC-cut plywood pieces, this sculptural mural celebrates our natural environment, drawing inspiration from the colours, textures, and forms of native birds and plants. Through its interplay of layered texture, refined form and colour, the artwork invites viewers to reconnect with the land and appreciate the richness and importance of our natural heritage.

Ngā Manu (Birds) (left to right)
1) Huia (extinct), 2) Tui, 3) Kererū, 4) Pīwakawaka (Fantail), 5) Kārearea (NZ Falcon), 6) Pūkeko, 7) Kea, 8) Tieke (Saddleback), 9) Kōtare (Kingfisher), 10) Ruru (Morepork), 11) Kiwi, 12) Tawaki (Fiordland Crested Penguin), 13) Tākapu (Australasian Gannet)
Ngā Tipu (Plants) (left to right)
1) Ponga, 2) Tī kōuka, 3) Kōwhai, 4) Karaka, 5) Nikau, 6) Harakeke, 7) Pōhutakawa, 8) Kōtukutuku, 9) Mānuka

Commissioned by Arts Council Nelson. Funded by Nelson City Council’s City Activations Creative Project Fund.
Many thanks to Gibbons as the property owner.
Make/Shift’s part was in making the introductions between Karolina and Gibbons.