Hummingbirds

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

202cm (W) x 101cm (H) x 3.5cm (D)

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Artwork Description

"Hummingbirds" presents two vibrant hummingbirds suspended mid-air, hovering delicately over a Campbell’s Alphabet Soup can — one bird feeding directly from it, the other circling in quiet observation. The moment feels intimate and surreal, blending nature’s fragility with a familiar symbol of mass culture.
The hummingbirds, traditionally symbols of vitality, speed and resilience, are recontextualised here — drawn not to flowers, but to manufactured sustenance. The Alphabet Soup can becomes a quiet metaphor for language, learning and consumption: what we are fed, what we absorb, and how meaning is formed in a modern world saturated with symbols.
A repeating forest of slender, blue-toned trees creates rhythm and structure, contrasting with explosive splashes of colour radiating from the birds’ wings. Beneath it all, a bold band of yellow anchors the composition, injecting warmth, optimism and tension against the cool verticals above.
This work sits at the intersection of pop art and contemporary figurative painting — playful yet reflective, accessible yet layered. Hummingbirds invites the viewer to question the relationship between nature, nourishment and modern life, making it a compelling statement piece with both visual impact and conceptual depth. A beautiful addition to add to the art collection. 202cm Length x 101cm Height

Artist Bio

Haydn Englander-Porter is an Australian contemporary artist known for creating large, dramatic, abstract and figurative paintings.
His artworks feature in beautiful galleries, open living spaces and hang on the walls of corporate businesses around the world. A visionary artist whose works transcend conventional boundaries to explore the profound depths of human experience and the natural world. His art serves as a bridge between the tangible and the ethereal, inviting viewers to embark on a journey of introspection and discovery. Through a masterful blend of colours, form and texture, he creates art pieces that resonate with emotional intensity and intellectual curiosity. Haydn's dedication to the world of art is evident in every stroke of his brush and every detail of his compositions.

Originating from Melbourne, Australia, Haydn studied at the Melbourne School of Art then furthered his studies in Architectural rendering and perspective. He now resides and works from his studios on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, also producing in England and The United States of America (New York City). With a career spanning over three decades, he has continually evolved his artistic practice both locally and internationally, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of sources including nature, philosophy, travel and personal narrative. His work is celebrated for its dynamic interplay of light and shadow, its intricate layering, and its ability to convey complex themes with clarity and grace.

Haydn Englander-Porter is widely recognised for his “Blue Trees" series of artworks, butterflies and bird paintings, and large-scale abstract artworks using mediums of both acrylics and oils. He also works with a mix of oil stick, oil and acrylic paints, seeking to create bold colours and wildly imaginative fragmented facial compositions blending surrealism with abstract cubism.
He is a yearly contender in the Australian Archibald Prize portraiture competition and his commitment goes beyond the canvas; he is deeply engaged in the artistic community, frequently collaborating with various galleries and always looking at collaborative projects. He believes in the transformative power of art and strives to create pieces that not only captivate the eye but also speak to the soul. Through his relentless pursuit of excellence and his unwavering passion for creativity, Haydn has firmly established himself as a dedicated and influential figure in the contemporary art world. He says; “Art is about life, we live it, we breathe it, it’s everywhere and I just want the world to know my work”.

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Haydn's studio is in Brisbane, Australia