{"product_id":"dont-feed-the-birds-tracey-finch","title":"Don't Feed the Birds | Tracey Finch","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcrylic on Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e32.5cm x 32.5cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed in natural timber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA familiar slice of Kiwi summer, \u003cem\u003eDon’t Feed the Birds\u003c\/em\u003e captures the kind of everyday scene that feels instantly nostalgic — a fish and chip stop by the water, picnic tables, sun umbrellas and the promise of something hot wrapped in paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on Tracey Finch’s fascination with ordinary moments and shared memories, the work elevates an unremarkable scene into something worth holding onto. Her bold colour and simplified forms give the painting a contemporary energy, while small details — the ice chest, traffic cone and handwritten “Fresh Fish Market” sign — evoke a distinctly New Zealand sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike much of Finch’s work, \u003cem\u003eDon’t Feed the Birds\u003c\/em\u003e feels both specific and universal: perhaps not a memory you actually lived, but somehow one you recognise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Tracey:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracey Finch is a contemporary New Zealand artist, creating paintings from vintage photos to tell timeless stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving grown up in NZ, Tracey spent a large part of her adult life in the UK and resettled in Tauranga in 2019 with her family. Earlier collections considered that homecoming and the contrast between her childhood memories, versus the reality of NZ today.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Tracey is building on the theme of nostalgia, while taking a broader view beyond her own immediate, lived experiences. She is interested in the cyclical, generational nature of life. Her work often draws on found amateur photography and everyday moments from the past that continue to resonate with contemporary viewers, even when the memories or moments don’t directly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024 Tracey was also part of a small, volunteer team of artists who brought the first BOP Open Studios art trail to life, connecting artists with local art lovers across the Bay of Plenty region. She regularly participates in nationwide and local exhibitions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tracey Finch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59929634603294,"sku":"11814","price":600.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6674\/0254\/files\/dont_feed_the_birds_insitu.jpg?v=1789089010","url":"https:\/\/www.artehaus.co.nz\/products\/dont-feed-the-birds-tracey-finch","provider":"Arte Haus Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}