Avicular (Bird-like)
Avicular #12, wool and hair 5.75" x 4.25" x 8.25" 2012
Avicular #12, detail, wool and hair 5.75" x 4.25" x 8.25" 2012
Avicular #4, wool and hair, 5.5" x 4" x 10.5", 2009. Private collection.
Avicular #8, wool and hair, 4.25" x 4" x 9.75", 2009. Private collection.
Avicular #6, wool and hair 4" x 4.25" x 9" 2009
Avicular #9, wool and hair 3.75" x 4.5" x 9.75" 2009
Avicular #13, wool and hair 9" x 4.25" x 10.5" 2012
Avicular #13, detail, wool and hair 9" x 4.25" x 10.5" 2012
Avicular #10, wool and hair, 4" x 4.25" x 9.25", 2012. Private collection.
Avicular #10, detail, wool and hair, 4" x 4.25" x 9.25", 2012. Private collection.
Avicular #11, wool and hair, 10.5" x 5.75" x 7.25", 2012. Private collection.
Avicular #11, detail, wool and hair, 10.5" x 5.75" x 7.25", 2012. Private collection.
The Avicular (birdlike) sculptures loosely mimic avian forms moved along a continuum towards abstraction. In these works the sculptured elegance of plump clean-lined forms plays against carefully coiffed yet intrinsically disordered hair details.
The allure of birds as subject matter is based in both physical and conceptual contrasts. In observing birds I have long been aware that visibly sleek, full, robust outlines hide wiry, bony, lizard-like physiology underneath. While humankind lauds their enviable ability to fly as a symbol of freedom, birds are often classified by their controlled use to humans as food, tools, entertainment, or decoration.
Selected original artworks are available through the online sculpture shop.