Flocked
These are the pieces I will be showing at the “Flocked” exhibition at the Craft Gallery, Dartington Cider Press Centre, with 7 other artists. You can find out more details about the exhibition here .
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A gigantic mass of birds flying in a group is always a powerful thing to see. I love how you’ve captured that! “Lost Lark” is wonderful, too – I can’t stop looking at that little guy, all alone. Nicely done!
Thank you Shannon!