Costal Form
Local Tairua artist Bruce Steele explores the quiet rhythms of nature in Costal Form, a beautifully layered watercolour inspired by organic shapes and flowing structure.
The word costal means relating to the ribs—derived from the Latin costa, meaning rib. In this work, Bruce draws on the rib-like patterns found throughout the natural world, creating an elegant composition that feels both coastal and deeply anatomical.
Delicate yet expressive, this watercolour invites the viewer to discover form, movement and harmony in nature’s design.




