For Immediate Release. Auckland, NZ, 13 July 2024

Colour and the Feel Good Factor of Original Art


Spice up your interior spaces with sunkissed yellow and other hot shades featuring captivating original artworks that delight the viewer with their visually striking narrative.


Kirsty Black Studio Presents Cannonball Ken and Cronies

Kirsty Black Studio is thrilled to introduce Cannonball Ken and Cronies, a collection of unique, modular artworks bursting with life, by New Zealand-based contemporary abstract artist Kirsty Black.


Meet Cannonball Ken, Sugar Glider Aerobatics and Centipede Showdown. These colorful characters, in bold, vibrant hues, pulse with joyful energy and dynamic compositions.

Original Abstract Artwork - Cannonball Ken
Original Abstract Artwork - Cannonball Ken
Original Abstract Artwork - Sugar Glider Aerobatics
Original Abstract Artwork - Sugar Glider Aerobatics
Original Abstract Artwork - Centipede Showdown
Original Abstract Artwork - Centipede Showdown


Tear Drop Pieces (Can be arranged to form bigger pieces)

59 x 59 x 3cm

Acrylic on Ply

3 Bevelled Ply Segments / Mounted on Single Lightweight Ply Backing

Modular Triptych Wall Art

Add a vibrant touch to your space with this stunning modular triptych wall art. Comprising three distinct circular paintings, this set can be arranged together to form a larger, more intricate design. Each painting features a harmonious blend of bold colors and dynamic shapes, evoking a sense of movement and energy. The individual pieces are versatile enough to stand alone, yet when combined, they create a cohesive and captivating visual masterpiece. Perfect for modern and contemporary interiors, this modular triptych offers endless possibilities for creative display.

Bursting with Life

To add to the joy, each painting is accompanied by its own story.


Cannonball Ken: Cannonball Ken exuberantly launched himself over the waterfall, narrowly missing the hippo pool party celebrating below!


Sugar Glider Aerobatics: The tiny daredevils wowed the crowds with their midair stunts.


Centipede Showdown: Chaos ensued when the Centipede Showdown was infiltrated by a gang of millipedes wearing fancy tap shoes.

Circular Modular Design

These captivating pieces are meticulously painted in acrylic on shaped beveled segments of ply, seamlessly mounted on a lightweight backing board for easy display and a 3D effect. Designed to make a statement and easy to hang, they will enliven any space with their bold colors and innovative design.

Original Abstract Artwork - Sausage Dog Wheelie
Original Abstract Artwork - Sausage Dog Wheelie
Original Abstract Artwork - Swashbuckle Peg
Original Abstract Artwork - Swashbuckle Peg
Original Abstract Artwork -Roller Disco Dames
Original Abstract Artwork -Roller Disco Dames
Original Abstract Artwork - Parapont Parrot
Original Abstract Artwork - Parapont Parrot
Original Abstract Artwork - Crocodile Belly Skid
Original Abstract Artwork - Crocodile Belly Skid
Original Abstract Artwork - Hippo Water Chute
Original Abstract Artwork - Hippo Water Chute
Original Abstract Artwork - Petticoat Drama Queen
Original Abstract Artwork - Petticoat Drama Queen

Meet the Team & Discover Their Stories


Sausage Dog Wheelie: A lazy Sunday afternoon was never complete until Frank, the daredevil sausage dog, had come a cropper while perfecting the ultimate wheelie.


Swashbuckle Peg: Swashbuckle Peg was full of swank and bravado, blustering with the howling wind.


Roller Disco Dames: The Roller Disco Dames, with their synchronized spins and glitter-clad boots, were the talk of the rink!


Parapont Parrot: Riding the thermal currents was way more relaxing than parrot bootcamp!


Crocodile Belly Skid: For the best belly skids, the crocs slathered fish oil on their torsos, allowing them to slide for miles!


Hippo Water Chute: At the Hippo Water Chute, hippos jostled boisterously, each trying to outdo the other in their daily belly flop competition!


Petticoat Drama Queen: The Petticoat Drama Queen caused quite the commotion when she paraded her magenta petticoat at the royal ball.


Round Painting Details

59cm Dia. X 3cm Deep

Acrylic on Ply

3 Beveled Ply Segments / Mounted on Single Lightweight Ply Backing

Kirsty Black Artist Statement

“My aim as an artist is to engage the viewer and create a sense of escapade, as if romping across the canvas. I achieve this using a mix of intuition, spontaneity, and considered mark-making. Painting, for me, is a medium that allows the imagination to run free. Storytelling through art creates a common bond and can be cathartic, joyful, and entertaining. My goal is to invite viewers into a narrative landscape where they can explore, connect, and find their own stories within the artwork”.

About Kirsty Black Studio

Kirsty Black Studio - Artist Profile

My aim as an artist is to engage viewers and create a sense of escapade, romping across the canvas with joyful abandon. Using a mix of intuition, spontaneity, and considered mark-making, I let the imagination run free. Storytelling through art forms a common bond, offering cathartic, uplifting, and entertaining experiences. I invite viewers into a narrative landscape where they can explore, connect, and find their own stories within the artwork.


Born in the UK, I grew up travelling extensively and living in various countries. My experiences, curiosity, and vivid imagination inspire my work, along with a lifelong love of abstract art. My studies at Otago University deepened my appreciation for early 20th-century European and Russian art movements, influencing my vision of abstract art.


A finalist in multiple notable art awards, I paint from my studio on the coast in Maraetai, Auckland, New Zealand.


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