This sculpture is part of the 'A Parliament of Owls' exhibition that is at the Burkholder Project until Oct. 31st. It is based on a photo of a group of sibling Barn owls from a raptor rehabilitation center. At first I wanted to have five owls, but after I started to make them having all five together was just too overwhelming, so I decided three owls would be better.
I also was originally going to make them more realistic, but as I worked I liked the idea that this was more a sketch, an impression, of this group of Barn Owls. Sometimes it is important to remember that realism is not the ultimate goal, because there are other things that deserve expression as well.
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| Needle Felted Barn Owls, 'The Sisters' |
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| Needle felted Barn Owls from behind |
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| I think they look better when posed above eye level, but it was difficult to get a photo of this in the gallery. |
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| Needle Felted Barn Owl (Sister 2) |
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| Needle Felted Barn Owl (Sister 1) |
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| Needle Felted Barn Owl (Sister 3) |
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