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| "Reality Check" watercolor © Beatrice Bork |
As time draws nearer to the opening of the
"Habitat Inhabitants" exhibit, there are many things to work on. First on the list is just keep painting, the press releases, post cards, etc. and ultimately what paintings will be displayed that link to the theme of "coexistance of humanity with nature".
One of the pieces I have chosen for the show is "Reality Check". This piece was inspired by a trip to St. John the Divine Cathedral in NYC. The wonderful grotesques and adornments on the building are just wonderful and you could spend months just viewing them. I took one look at the section of a doorway and had the idea of contrasting sculpture of birds with real birds. The species of birds I have depicted here also have a great story of their own and are true survivors.
House finches were once brought to the east coast from the western US and Mexico as pets, and in 1940 a few released birds from Long Island, not only survived but thrived.
"Reality Check" fits the theme, it not only has a man-made setting, but man has also had a major influence on the history of these birds.
"Habitat Inhabitants" featuring:
Beatrice Bork and
Michael Schweigart
Location:
Artists' Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Exibit dates: May 11 – June 3, 2012
Reception: Saturday, May 12, 5 to 8 pm
