Saíra-sete-cores

The Green-headed tanager (Tangara seldom) is a brightly colored bird found in the Atlantic forest in south-eastern Brazil, far eastern Paraguay, and far north-eastern Argentina. Saíra-sete-cores (seven colored saira) is his Brazilian name. This sculpture conveys the idea of ​​a sanctuary inspired by mangrove roots and tropical vegetation where a group of saíras can gather together. The artist highlights the role of the natural environment as a habitat of abundance and protection, and the dichotomy of feelings of freedom vs belonging. Hand-built clay sculpture with slip-casted birds. Stoneware with glazes and oxide washes finishings; aluminum wire.

Dimensions: 16” (width) x 22” (height) x 11” (depth)