Where Hope Grows, Kiwi Lives On
Created by Mickey Espino
Where Hope Grows, the Kiwi Lives On is about looking after the kiwi and the places it calls home. Inspired by kintsugi, the art of fixing broken things with care, this artwork shows that when we take time to mend and protect nature, life can keep growing. The green tones represent life, growth, and the natural world the kiwi depends on. This piece reminds us that even small acts of care can help the kiwi’s future to carry on.
Meet Mickey Espino
Mickey Espino is a contemporary artist based in Hawke’s Bay who creates metaphorical abstractions inspired by the richness of human phenomenological experience. He uses the ancient art of Kintsugi throughout his art, as a metaphor for the idea that broken things can be made even more beautiful through their mending and teaching us to embrace the scars and imperfections in life.
It is Mickey’s mission to share his gifts in both creating and healing. In fact, he maintains a dual career in both the arts and science by staying prolific in the visual art scene mainly in Hawke’s Bay, and also working in the Neurotherapy department at the hospital. Mickey is passionate about both creating art and making a difference in people’s lives through therapy.
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