Artwork Information

Made for the enjoyment of his family, this unique fantasy painting is one of Lloyd’s most ambitious works. The last giant moa has fallen, its body watched over by a gathering of native birds and patupaiarehe, mythic Māori fairy folk. The cacophony of squawks and cries is almost audible. Lloyd captures the personalities of the various birds: the pukeko, a little stand-offish, looks on inquisitively; the gregarious kea shares the news with a late arrival still in flight; and the kākāpo, notoriously shy and retiring, sits on the outer edge of the group. (Enduring Nature: Hoki Atu Hoki Mai, 2004)