Macy Mack
2020
Sculpture
Aviary wire, abaca paper pulp, colored construction paper, yard sign wire, copper wire
30" beak to tail, wingspan 53"
Not for Sale
 
 
When I was younger, I had a giant book of birds from North America.  In the back of the book there was a list to check off for people who bird watch. My dad and I used to bird watch as a bonding activity. Due to the Covid pandemic I went back to living with my parents over the summer and was reminded of times from when I was younger.  Dipping the aviary wire into the white paper pulp reminded me of a goose, and it has abstract markings like a snow goose. When there is a breeze the bird goes back and forth and looks as if it is flying. The posture shows that it is in flight and mimics the loose and elegant nature of the snow goose.