Crow's Nest - Tamsin Wolff

"Crow's Nest" mixed media 

measures 5" x 5" x 3"  wire, acrylic paint, resin 

“Pure forms have pure intentions. The intention of an egg is to give life. It’s a simple fact. And the intention of a nest is to protect the egg.” author Jean Fremon.

Crows are protected under the Migratory Bird Act of 1918. It is illegal to physically harm a crow or to destroy an active nest. On ships, trains, or in hunting a crow's nest provides a good lookout point. If you have crows nesting in your neighborhood, watch how the extended family unit works together to raise the young. Crows are often taken for granted but can be fascinating to watch and lay 1-6 eggs. 

Birds use whatever they have at hand! All kinds of materials find their way into my reinterpreted "nests" that are informed by wildlife habitats – in this case, the crow’s green eggs. My intention was to create a streamlined contemporary "nest" to protect this egg. A career museum educator, I now spend about 50% of my time creating art I donate to support non-profits like DFLT - who protect the lands we love. I continue to collaborate with museums and cultural organizations as an arts advocate developing exhibits and programming that lift all voices.

For more background information, go to the link at https://www.dflt.org/art-for-lands-sake and click on the image of "Crow's Nest."

 You can also view more of Tamsin's work at  https://www.groundfloorartists.com/tamsin-wolff-page 

• Name : Tamsin Wolff