Kauai ʻakialoa (Akialoa stejnegeri) - Original Painting
The Kauai ʻakialoa (Akialoa stejnegeri) is believed to have gone extinct largely due to avian malaria, a disease spread by introduced mosquitoes. Native to the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the bird's population was decimated by the disease, as it had no natural resistance to the malaria-causing parasite Plasmodium relictum. Mosquitoes, which arrived with humans, thrived in the island's climate, spreading the infection to native bird species like the Kauai ʻakialoa. This, combined with habitat loss and the introduction of other invasive species, led to the bird's eventual disappearance in the 20th century.
This original painting was created with professional acrylic paint on Ampersand Claybord.
It will be varnished in either Satin or Gloss finish.
It is hand-signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Colours may vary slightly due to differences in monitor calibrations.
I can have the painting framed. Please let me know if you would like framing and I can send examples.
Size – 60.5 × 45.5cm.
Shipped flat-packed and insured.
When you receive your artwork, it should be professionally framed as soon as possible. I have used archival, lightfast paints, so your artwork should last a lifetime, but please do not display it in direct sunlight.
The Kauai ʻakialoa (Akialoa stejnegeri) is believed to have gone extinct largely due to avian malaria, a disease spread by introduced mosquitoes. Native to the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the bird's population was decimated by the disease, as it had no natural resistance to the malaria-causing parasite Plasmodium relictum. Mosquitoes, which arrived with humans, thrived in the island's climate, spreading the infection to native bird species like the Kauai ʻakialoa. This, combined with habitat loss and the introduction of other invasive species, led to the bird's eventual disappearance in the 20th century.
This original painting was created with professional acrylic paint on Ampersand Claybord.
It will be varnished in either Satin or Gloss finish.
It is hand-signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Colours may vary slightly due to differences in monitor calibrations.
I can have the painting framed. Please let me know if you would like framing and I can send examples.
Size – 60.5 × 45.5cm.
Shipped flat-packed and insured.
When you receive your artwork, it should be professionally framed as soon as possible. I have used archival, lightfast paints, so your artwork should last a lifetime, but please do not display it in direct sunlight.
The Kauai ʻakialoa (Akialoa stejnegeri) is believed to have gone extinct largely due to avian malaria, a disease spread by introduced mosquitoes. Native to the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the bird's population was decimated by the disease, as it had no natural resistance to the malaria-causing parasite Plasmodium relictum. Mosquitoes, which arrived with humans, thrived in the island's climate, spreading the infection to native bird species like the Kauai ʻakialoa. This, combined with habitat loss and the introduction of other invasive species, led to the bird's eventual disappearance in the 20th century.
This original painting was created with professional acrylic paint on Ampersand Claybord.
It will be varnished in either Satin or Gloss finish.
It is hand-signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Colours may vary slightly due to differences in monitor calibrations.
I can have the painting framed. Please let me know if you would like framing and I can send examples.
Size – 60.5 × 45.5cm.
Shipped flat-packed and insured.
When you receive your artwork, it should be professionally framed as soon as possible. I have used archival, lightfast paints, so your artwork should last a lifetime, but please do not display it in direct sunlight.
