Avian Radiance
Bird courtship as analogy for human connection. The series draws on the behaviours exhibited by birds during mating season — disguise, display, observation, and choice — and traces their parallel in human courtship. Six works follow the cycle from first encounter to its aftermath, rendered in metal particles on canvas. The surface shifts with light; what appears at one angle recedes at another.
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The Lookout
Birds perched on branches, checking each other out from a safe distance. Some wear masks while others do not — the initial phase of courtship where both avian and human participants observe and assess potential partners.
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02
Bird Incognito
The bird wears a mask and does not show its true colours — scouting for a mate without revealing its true identity. The cautious approach some take in the early stages of connection.
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03
Bop
A bird displaying its colours proudly and dynamically. The bold approach to courtship — confident, unapologetic. A contrast to the incognito strategy, representing different personalities in both avian and human connection.
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04
The Courting
Birds displaying their beauty and dynamism to impress potential mates. The performative aspect of finding a partner — vibrant displays, gestures, the full expression of what one has to offer.
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05
The Result
The culmination of courtship — new life. Small beaks at the bottom represent chicks, the continuation that follows successful connection. The cycle closes and begins again.
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Gilded Cage
A bird in a humanoid shape contemplating freedom and confinement within the context of relationships. The open cage — a comfortable yet limiting situation. The cycle of commitment, the raising of young, and the question of what lies beyond. Numbers painted in the infinity symbol: this dance has been danced forever.
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