Oil, acrylic and gold leaf on wooden panel, 20x25x2cm
In folklore, the wren is known as the King of Birds — a small creature crowned through wit rather than strength, reminding us that true power lies in spirit, not size. In this sacred pairing, the Superb Fairy-Wren appears as both King and Queen, crowned and haloed, perched together in quiet unity.
The Queen, in soft earth tones, embodies intuition, humility, and the unseen wisdom of the feminine. The King, radiant in sapphire blue, represents vitality, courage, and the expressive masculine. Together, they symbolise devoted love, balance, and mutual sovereignty — two equal souls ruling side by side.
Their shared branch speaks of partnership and fidelity, while the golden halos honour the wren’s ancient association with the sacred, the solar cycle, and the soul’s ascent.