Sahul Sunbird celebrates the delicate relationship between wildlife and the natural world through the beauty of a small nectar-feeding bird native to northern Australia and New Guinea.
With its golden-yellow breast, olive-green feathers, and slender, curved beak, the Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) reaches into the extraordinary turquoise blossoms of the Jade Vine, capturing a fleeting moment of life in a tropical garden.
The striking contrast between the bird's warm golden tones and the flowers' luminous turquoise creates a vibrant harmony of colour, movement and natural beauty.
Through this intimate encounter between bird and flower, Chloe Than explores the quiet connections that sustain life, reminding us that nature's most extraordinary moments are often found in its smallest details.
Artwork Details
Artist · Chloe Than
Year · 2026
Medium · Oil paint on canvas
Dimensions · 40 W × 30 H × 2.5 D cm (unframed) 52 W x 42 H x 5 D cm (with gold antique frame)
Artwork · Original, one of a kind
