Rabbits
'Choice'
Title: Choice
Image size: 350x350mm
Original Availability: For Sale
Giclee Prints Available: Yes
Image size: 350x350mm
Original Availability: For Sale
Giclee Prints Available: Yes
'Choice' is an expression in New Zealand which means 'great' or 'fantastic'. This painting shows a young boy experiencing a choice moment, happily watching a family of rabbits from his hiding place in a hollow log. Rabbits are often referred to as 'bunnies' to children, emphasising their cuteness.
However, the reality in New Zealand is that rabbits are significant agricultural and ecological pests, so some degree of pest control is necessary. Methods of pest control vary as does the degree of compassion associated with each. They include the lethal Rabbit Haemorrhagic Virus Disease (RHDV1-K5) and organised mass shooting events promoted as fun family days out involving young children. This painting celebrates the innocence and joy of both children and animals but it also seeks to make one think about the effect of culture on a child's choices.
This painting can be purchased through HUHA with 100% of the proceeds from its sale going to help this charity's work.
However, the reality in New Zealand is that rabbits are significant agricultural and ecological pests, so some degree of pest control is necessary. Methods of pest control vary as does the degree of compassion associated with each. They include the lethal Rabbit Haemorrhagic Virus Disease (RHDV1-K5) and organised mass shooting events promoted as fun family days out involving young children. This painting celebrates the innocence and joy of both children and animals but it also seeks to make one think about the effect of culture on a child's choices.
This painting can be purchased through HUHA with 100% of the proceeds from its sale going to help this charity's work.