"Bird", David Plotnick, Mixed Media, AFO 2010
The crab was picked up by a swooping bird of death... and swallowed whole. The bird took a little longer than the crab. As each sculpture grows in size, it also grows with complexity. With more attention being paid on mass distribution and structural integrity. There was a concern about using too much glue to solve problems that it stunted the imagination of creating creatures. Simple things like bending plastic forks created talons , folding cardboard and mimicking shapes added elements of a fuller beak and coherent designs for the plumage. Pizza boxes were used to make her wings, and the condiment container from earlier makes another appearance along with the bubble wands for tail feathers returns showing continuity. Lastly, a return to using the materials natural colors adds a more dynamic appearance to the bird.
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