What is Devotion by Sam Leitch?

Devotion is a limited-edition screen print by contemporary artist Sam Leitch, celebrating the dedication of conservationists who helped revive the tieke (saddleback) bird in Aotearoa, capturing their commitment through hand-printed layers and symbolic imagery.

Is Devotion a limited edition screen print?

Yes — Devotion is a limited edition screen print with an edition size of 30 prints plus 4 artist proofs. Each piece is individually numbered and hand-signed by the artist.

What materials and printing process are used in Devotion?

The print is created on high-quality Fabriano Artistico cotton art paper using a 13-colour hand-separated screen printing process, with all colour separations done by hand to ensure depth and fine detail.

What are the dimensions of the Devotion screen print?

Devotion measures 960 × 1250 mm, offering a striking visual presence ideal for framed display in homes, offices, and art collections.

What theme does Devotion explore?

Devotion broadens Sam Leitch’s ongoing exploration of the tieke story, focusing on the people whose lives and efforts are devoted to environmental conservation and the protection of native species.

Why is Devotion considered valuable to collectors?

Collectors appreciate Devotion for its limited edition size, artisanal hand-printed technique, and narrative significance reflecting dedication and environmental care, which also highlights the artist’s unique style.

Can I purchase the Devotion screen print online if it’s sold out?

If Devotion is marked Sold on the site, visitors can use the Enquire option or contact Sam Leitch directly for information on reissues, waiting lists, future editions, or similar works.

Does Devotion come framed or unframed?

Devotion is typically sold unframed, allowing collectors to choose framing that best fits their space and preservation preferences.

Is international shipping available for Devotion?

Yes — international shipping is available. Shipping costs and delivery timelines vary by destination, so check the shipping details or contact support for current rates.

How should I care for my Devotion screen print?

To maintain colour and paper quality, keep Devotion out of direct sunlight, use archival framing materials, and avoid high humidity areas. Using UV-protective glass enhances long-term preservation.

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SAM LEITCH

Devotion - Limited Edition Screen Print

$1,390.00 NZD

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Devotion continues the story of the tīeke — once near extinction, now restored through sustained conservation.

Printed by hand on museum grade cotton paper, the work honours not only the bird, but the human commitment behind its revival. Graphic precision meets cultural responsibility, positioning this piece within a broader conversation about stewardship in Aotearoa.

Dimensions: 960 x 1250 mm (unframed)

Material: Fabriano Artistico cotton art paper

Technique: 13 colour hand separated screen print

Year: 2025

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What you need to know

Collector's Questions

What makes this screen print collectible?

This print has a limited number of editions which makes this piece a collectible addition to any fine art print collection.

Collectible prints like this often appreciate in desirability as part of a cohesive body of work from an established New Zealand printmaker.

Each print in the edition is hand-separated, handled by experts in screen printing and individually signed & numbered.

This is a limited edition which means once sold out, this print will not be reissued.

Limited editions by established contemporary artists typically increase in desirability as editions sell through.

What is screen printing?

1. Start with an original painting, full of inspiration and vision.

2. Break it down into individual colours. Each colour gets its own silk screen.

3. Then imagine a sheet of paper going through the press one at a time. Layer by layer as each colour adds a piece to the puzzle.

It is a process that combines patience and artistry, building up the final image on layer at a time until it is complete.

Discover more details on the process of screen printing.

What kind of paper is the screen print printed on?

Fabriano Artistico paper. 100% cotton. No bleach. No acid. Eight centuries of Italian papermaking expertise in every sheet.

This isn’t about being precious. It’s about longevity.

When you’re putting 15+ hours into hand-separating colours, when Artrite Screen Printing is executing at museum-quality standards, when a collector is making an investment, the paper matters.

It’ll outlive us all. That’s the point.

Quality matters when you’re putting this much into a piece.

All Sam Leitch screen prints are printed on premium Fabriano Artistico cotton art paper. They are designed to last generations.

How is a screen print different to a photographic print?

The difference between a poster or a photographic print and a screen print is about 15 hours of meticulous hand separation work.

Then multiple days on the screen print machine.

Every Sam Leitch print begins as an original painting and is rebuilt through hand separated color layers. No shortcuts, no automation, just true craftsmanship that preserves the painterly depth collectors value.

Printed with Artrite Screen Printing, New Zealands award winning fine art printers delivering museum quality editions.

This is screen printing a collectible piece of fine art not a reproduction.

How should this artwork be framed?

Frame in a minimalist black or white frame with museum-grade glass to preserve vibrancy and depth.

Need help choosing a frame? Here is our framing guide.

The art community says

What they have to say

Sam has dedicated his life to exploring his creative passions, spending hours every day at his craft. There are hints of pop art, surrealist expression, and an undeniable affininity for Picasso and Jean Micheal Basquiat.
While many are already aware of Whenuapai-based artist Sam Leitch's potential - this colour-filled pieces and subtle local references have drawn comparison to the work of New Zealand painting greats Bill Hammond and Dick Frizzel - he's certainly not a show pony when put in the spotlight.
A contemporary artist with talent to spare, Sam Leitch createes transcendently surreal arworks. (...) Painting nearly every day in multiple-hour blocks, it is a true testament to Sam's passion and dedication to his career. It is no wonder his artworks are so intoxicating to view.