Blackback Gulls over Back Beach | Print | by Michael Smither

A reissue of an original screen print made by Michael and his father, Bill Smither, in 1976.

"This is a characteristic Taranaki image – the light reflecting on the black sands, intensely green hills, coloured cliffs, the Kaitaki mountains and Herekawe stream emerging, the birds upon the updraft of the cliffs.

The way the eye is drawn into the sweet spot of the composition – the emergence of the stream from the land - I consider still to be one of my best compositions."

Michael Smither CNZM (b. 1939) is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated artists, known for his striking compositions that blend rigorous realism with bold, luminous colour. Painter, printmaker and composer, Michael’s work captures the essence of New Zealand life—from intimate domestic moments to the vast, rugged landscapes of Taranaki. Edition: Out of 100
Medium: Screen print
Dimensions: 640mm x 460mm