It's basically a large, 12 foot tall vessel constructed with wood strips with a nesting chamber hidden inside.
Accompanying Artist’s statement:
While exploring human interaction with wilderness and wildlife, my work often aims to speak the language of the natural world. I attempt this by using found materials or imitating visual cues from the landscape. With this piece, I take another step in that direction by seeking not only to speak the language, but to physically interact with the natural world by creating a functioning habitat for the chimney swift.
5 comments:
Mike, I'm just curious - are you going to use wood strips over a frame, or shape them in such a manner that they support each other? Either way, I like the design very much.
I agree that design is very unusual and it looks great, but maybe it will be good to add some more colours to it? I think it will more bright then and more attractive.. sorry if my idea is bad)
yes, the wood strips will be attached to a frame. concealed inside is a nesting/roosting chamber for chimney swifts.
I intend for the color and grain of the wood to create a visually interesting surface
Mike, I think this is a great idea and hope it all works out. Would love to see it in action...or better yet...in a short video documentary...starting with the drawings, prototypes, construction, and eventually the birds in flight...nesting, roosting...you know...Could also be helpful in raising awareness for the cause.
Also, I'm sure you know of Andy Goldsworthy...but if not you should check him out.
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