Inspiration Behind My Artworks – Te Anau Artist Sina Sibler
Still of the Night
Black and white ink and pen drawing of a moonshine still in the Hokonui Hills, inspired by New Zealand Prohibition-era history.
Forest Boot VI - Mining
Ink drawing inspired by Mitchells Gully Gold Mine. An old boot and overgrown tunnel tell the story of New Zealand’s gold rush and nature's quiet reclaiming.
I Saw – Te Hikoi Museum Exhibition
Created for the Te Hikoi Museum exhibition, “I Saw” is a black and white ink drawing inspired by archival artifacts of Fiordland’s logging past. A vintage saw slices into a wood round, revealing growth rings. From it emerges native bush with a pipe-smoking figure—a haunting tribute to the loggers and landscapes of another time.
East Branch Track
East Branch Track is an ink drawing inspired by a rugged hiking trail in Fiordland’s Eglinton Valley. This piece explores the contrast between light and shadow, movement and stillness, and pays homage to the land’s natural rhythms.