Poppy
Created by Kell Sunshine
Lush leaves, ferns and flowers grow over this kiwi’s feet and up her legs, reaching for the light. Grounded with the earth, she signifies the interconnectedness of the natural world, where plants and animals unite.
Meet Kell
Kell Sunshine is a muralist, lettering artist and illustrator from the east coast of New Zealand with a big appreciation for the magical, reciprocal relationships between Māmā Earth’s inhabitants. Kell loves to travel, and relishes in the regular opportunities which lead her to create work throughout New Zealand and the world. With a spirit that is shaped by environmental elements, she is always eager to gather inspiration from foreign shores and will never stray too far from the ocean. At home she can be found sowing seeds in the company of her dog Pipi.
Kell’s creative style is characterised by bright and retro-fresh colour palettes and curvaceous forms, meticulously handcrafted lettering, and illustrative elements of flora, fauna, and the occasional sorceress. The themes of her murals are always rooted in ecological messaging, with an intention to poetically coerce the viewer into sharing in her respect and awe for the natural world which supports us.
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