Canvas 1/ Two Finches

A delicate interplay of life, death, and gesture, this work presents two preserved finches resting upon sweeping strokes of ochre, olive, and muted grey. The birds, their feathers mottled with yellow and cream, seem to dissolve into the painterly backdrop, their natural forms merging with the abstract movement of paint. One wears a numbered leg band, a subtle reminder of human observation and ownership. The textured brushwork echoes the curve of wings and tail feathers, creating a visual rhythm between organic form and expressive mark-making. The result is a contemplative composition—part specimen display, part abstract landscape—inviting the viewer to linger between beauty and loss.

Dimensions in centimetres:
Height: 21.5
Width: 27
Depth: 12