Seeding the Rainforest 11

Number of prints in edition: 95
Dimensions: 30½” high by 21½” wide
Date Created: 2022
Technique: Woodcut Print

$1,300.00

Categories ,

Description

Do you ever feel awed by the richness and diversity of Hawaii rainforests? You can thank the ‘Alala crow and ‘Oma’o Hawaiian thrush, two of the greatest forest builders. Both birds are endemic to Hawaii. These birds were once abundant on Hawai’i island, foraging on fruit and berries and then spreading their seeds throughout the forest as they went about their busy routines.

‘Alala thrive on fleshy seeds and fruit. This guy is eagerly reaching for a clump of olapa berries. His next move might be to hop down the branch and sample the hoawa seeds in their bright orange pods. The ‘Oma’o is prepared to feast on ‘akala, the Hawaiian raspberry. Two other favorites are the bright orange pilo fruit and the ohelo with its delicious berries that are also a favorite of the nene goose. In the upper canopy notice the ‘Ohi’a seeds, so light that they travel on the wind and in the feathers of birds. The koa in center and sandalwood at far right drop their seeds to the ground for germination.

Sadly, the ‘Alala became extinct in the wild and has recently been re-introduced to the forest through a breeding program at the Keauhou Conservation Center in Volcano. The ‘Oma’o is one of two endemic thrushes remaining of what was once a common species throughout Hawaii. As wild and abundant as the forest may seem, the decline of these important birds means that many plants can only reproduce through the seeds that land on the earth and sprout. “Seeding the Rainforest” is a celebration of two special birds who have created the forests of Hawaii.

Seeding The Rainforest State 11 Blue SofaSeeding Rainforest 11 W Apapane Alawi F

Additional information

Weight 4 oz
Dimensions 21.5 × .125 × 30.5 in
Height

30½

Width

21½

Technique

Woodcut

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Seeding the Rainforest 11”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Andrea Pro Icon
Get on my list to be the first to know about new art, exclusive offers and events
Grateful For You

My Gift to You!

Sign up for my email list now and receive this greeting card download to print/share with your friends and family.

I’ll never share your information with anyone and you can unsubscribe at any time.