Artist Statement:
On one hand, this painting alludes to the biblical story of the creation of the birds, which occurs on the fifth day. The birds are rendered in a monochromatic blue, as if the creation is still taking place, with color being the final act.
On the other hand, the idea of “the creation of the birds” can be seen allegorically in a number of ways. It could be seen as an allegory for the act of creating through painting or other media, with the artist shaping their creation in their hands. It can also be seen as an allegory for how humans, through the act of changing the environment/landscape, building cities, etc., “re-create” animal life, forcing animals to adapt in order to survive. Birds, for example, find ways to re-create themselves by adapting to urban environments as their natural habitats disappear. It can also be seen as creation through an act of kindness through feeding and caring for birds, animals and the natural environment.
- Subject Matter: figure
- Collections: 2023 Uptown Art Fair, July 2023 print consideration, people
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