Created for NCWCA art tag, I responded to the colors and the idea of a bird in work by Pamela Pitt. The bird unfolds its wings and leaves a firey landscape behind, holding a budding vine in its beak. Its head is a circle within and eight point star, a native american symbol for hope.

A NCWCA art tag collage responding to work featuring a shiny curve in the foreground, little fish, a beach, and striking yellow and turquoise curves. Shiny silver, bright colors, and the sinuous curve, and especially the fish inspired this work, which frees the fish into the body of water. Unfolding fIddlehead ferns are emerging harkening back to the first work.

New growth emerges from harsh ground, as barren rocks and dirt give way to color and clear sky. This work features the vast ages in layers of earth, turmoil, earthquake, upheaval, and despite all, the determination of life to survive. Materials include recycled tissue paper, packing materials, and aluminum foil with garden soil. This work was created specifically for art tag and was recently featured in the exhibition “Reimagining Our Footprint” at Abrams Claghorn Gallery.

Print available at abramsclaghorn.com