W A L L / H A N G I N G S
Description: This poignant mixed-media installation is a memorial to the lost Norfolk Island Kaka, an extinct parrot species, serving as a striking commentary on the fragility of life and the permanence of human impact. A framed illustration of the bird is juxtaposed against a wall featuring a bold yellow decorative pattern and deep blue paint dripping down like tears, symbolizing loss and mourning.
The horizontal wooden “branch” with red painted seeds extends the narrative of decay and beauty, evoking both the bird’s natural habitat and its absence. The interplay of vibrant colors and organic materials contrasts sharply with the industrial, sterile wall, emphasizing the disconnection between nature and human environments.
This piece invites viewers to reflect on extinction not just as a scientific phenomenon but as an emotional and cultural loss, urging a deeper sense of responsibility toward conservation and the preservation of the natural world.
Each "Extinct Bird Series" REQUESTED installation by artist, will have a different 2 color paint pattern & drips for the background.