‘My aim is to try and grow what I can do for conservation’

- Hannah Shand

Hannah is an artist with a focus on the native birds of New Zealand. She uses fine-tip black pens to create detailed drawings which capture the life and beauty of these unique birds. Part of her work involves visiting remote, predator-free islands and bird sanctuaries, and behind all of her art is a message of conservation.

Listen to hear more about:

• The important role that Hannah’s family played in instilling a love of nature.

• Hannah’s journey from working in the fashion industry to becoming a full-time wildlife artist.

• The story of the huia and why they convey an important conservation message.

• Predator-free islands and bird sanctuaries.

• Zealandia and their work with kākā conservation.

• Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre and the story of Whisper the ruru.

• Hannah’s creative process and the steps involved in creating her detailed art pieces.

• The nature that Hannah sees around her in the South Island of New Zealand.

• Creating a ‘time capsule’ for the people of the future.

To learn more about her work and watch the video 'A Lost Harmony', visit Hannah's website: www.hannahshandart.com.

Connect with Hannah on Facebook and Instagram, and visit this page to purchase one of her art pieces. 

To learn more about kākā conservation visit the website of the  Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington. 

Visit the website of Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre.

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