Art by Claire Jensen - Fallen Leaf

The Puka tree is large-leaved, evergreen tree endemic to New Zealand. The leaves of the puka are the largest of any native flora and may grow up to 50 x 20 cm in size.

While young, the leaves are green and glossy but once they have shed from the tree, they become brown and dry. This Puka leaf carving has been made from miro and rimu timber, and represents the size and texture of a fallen leaf.

Price including GST and delivery New Zealand wide.

The Artist

Claire Jensen is based in the small, coastal town of Opunake. She works from her home studio, The Brown Bach Studio, where she creates art from salvaged materials. Claire’s themes often relate to New Zealand, the environment and nature. Her most recent work represents the flora and fauna of New Zealand as objects of devotion.

Originally from the South Island, Claire spent her childhood and early adulthood in Australia, primarily in tropical North Queensland. There she studied Visual Arts majoring in sculpture and printmaking, later she went on to study education and has worked in Australia, the UK and New Zealand as an art teacher.

She enjoys working with found objects and collected materials such as wood, metal and plastic as she is passionate about reusing resources and creating art with a sustainable ethos.

For further info about the artist, visit www.clairejensenart.net

The Dimensions

Fitted with a D-ring and are ready to be wall hung: