Song of the Laughing Kookaburra

A mixed media artwork of a kookaburra by Sydney artist Leni Kae from her “Animal Spirit” series. As a totem animal, the kookaburra (a native Australian bird) and its laughter, carries the symbolism of embracing the healing power of family and laughter. It’s song carried a reminder to embrace joy, laughter and family bonds to uplift your spirit.

A mixed media artwork of a kookaburra by Sydney artist Leni Kae from her “Animal Spirit” series. As a totem animal, the kookaburra (a native Australian bird) and its laughter, carries the symbolism of embracing the healing power of family and laughter. It’s song carried a reminder to embrace joy, laughter and family bonds to uplift your spirit.
Created on A4 300gsm size paper using pencil, watercolour and acrylic paint. Tones of browns and ochre. Perfect affordable artwork for art collectors, or a unique gift for bird lovers.

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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