Ink and pencil on Antique Celestial Maps from 1880, 35x42cm (2013)….
These are the first few I have done as part of my new body or work called ‘Heavenly Bodies’, and here is the thoughts behind it….
….Birds do not seem to be bound by the same laws of nature we are. With the very lightness of thought they defy gravity, just as at home in the air as on earth. Forming a link between heaven and earth, conscious and unconscious, the bird is universally seen as a symbol for the soul – so it seems somewhat fitting to put them on a celestial map. The antiquity of the map hinting at the traditional symbolism of the bird, yet the electric blue ink bringing him into the here-and-now, glowing with energy and vitality…. 
I hope you enjoy them and I’ll post some more when they are done!
These are really stunning, great idea!
Thanks so much! I’m really enjoying this line of enquiry
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Wonderful pictures! I really enjoyed watching them!
Thank you kindly, glad you liked them
there will be more soon – watch this space!