FLOCK at Lotusland

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FLOCK at Lotusland
FLOCK at Lotusland
March 12, 2015 Christina Mullin

Lotusland is a dreamy 37-acre estate and botanical garden created by Madame Ganna Walska near Santa Barbara, California and is open to the public.

Lotusland also hosts wonderful nature related exhibits. Currently on display is FLOCK: Birds on the Brink, a contemporary art exhibit by an environmental imperative –the global loss of wild bird populations and their role as indicators of the health of our planet.

Flock’s intention as well is to foster understanding of the critical impact of wild bird populations on human well-being and the conservation efforts to save birds, as we celebrate their daily presence in our gardens and communities.

A few of the pieces featured are below and pieces created by birds.

FLOCK is on till May 23rd, 2015

For information on visiting

.lotusland.org

 

Cactus and succulent walk

Quail Eggs by Esther Traugot

Close up of Quail Eggs. Coturnix egg, hand dyed crocheted thread, brass on wood.

Barn Swallow Nest Photograph by Sharon Beals

Golden-Winged Warbler Nest Photograph by Sharon Beals

Nesting Materials General Store by Philip Koplin

Nesting Material General Store by Philip Koplin

Nesting Material General Store by Philip Koplin

Nesting Material General Store by Philip Koplin

Hooded Oriole - nest made of woven plant fibers through palm frond

House Finch - thin twigs, fine stems, leaves, rootlets, yarn, and feathers

Pacific-Slope Flycatcher - moss, grass, rootlets, strips of bark, lichens, and leaves, lined with fine plant fibers, hair and feathers

California Towhee - twigs, grasses, and dried flowers, lined with strips of bark, and downy seeds

Barn Swallow - mud with grasses and found feathers from various species of birds

Categories:Artist, Sustainable Design

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