Flight of the Black Cockatoo

“Here, the Black Cockatoo symbolises spiritual joy, strength and confidence. Following it’s call to the spirit means finding your way to a renewed sense of creative being, authenticity, and ultimately self-empowerment. The Australian native bird is pictured flying with outstretched wings, symbolic of reaching new heights and navigating the winds of life with intuitive strength and power. Black and indigo tones portray definitive strength, with soft highlights of yellow and soft coral tones symbolic of a joyful spirit.” ~ Leni Kae

Original painting by Sydney artist Leni Kae. Watercolour, Acrylic, pencil, Ink & Pastel on 425gsm paper. Requires Framing. Frames pictured are for example purposes only.

This painting is from Leni Kae’s series titled “Animal Spirit”.

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Leni Kae is a Sydney-based Australian artist and author whose work explores the relationship between nature, symbolism, perception, and inner awareness.
Her work spans expressive bird and Animal Spirit paintings, abstract landscape art, Greek mythology inspired art and contemporary symbolic works created through layered acrylic, watercolour, ink, and mixed media. Using fluid movement, luminous colour, and intuitive mark-making, her paintings investigate themes of awareness, connection, atmosphere, and inner experience.
Alongside her studio practice, Leni also creates books and immersive creative works that bridge visual art, storytelling, and reflection.

Leni Kae’s work has been a finalist in numerous Australian art prizes, including Du Reitz Art Awads 2025, Lake Art Prize 2022, Heysen Prize for Landscape 2020, Mandorla Art Awards 2020,




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Artist website www.lenikae.com.au