Our Daily Bird 51: Laurel Roth

Biodiversity Reclamation Suits for Urban Pigeons: Carolina Parakeet (detail) 2009 crocheted yarn, hand carved pigeon mannequin, walnut stand 8 x 9 x 13 inches 

Biodiversity Reclamation Suits for Urban Pigeons: Carolina Parakeet 2009 crocheted yarn, hand carved pigeon mannequin, walnut stand 8 x 9 x 13 inches

Laurel Roth has crocheted a series of Biodiversity Reclamation Suits for Urban Pigeons.  This is what she has to say about her work:

Fascinated with women’s traditional use of fiber-craft to provide safety and comfort, I have been crocheting small suits for urban pigeons that disguise them as extinct birds, thereby (visually) re-creating biodiversity and soothing environmental fears.

And now I insist that you go see the rest of this series, because I like you a lot.

Comments

[Elaine]

Brilliant, Rene. You do find the most interesting birds & artists.

I hope most people won't feel soothed when they look at them but instead, be motivated to learn more about biodiversity.