The Cardinal II Artwork

The males are a flash of red regardless of the season. In my back garden they perform the rituals of their lives with their respective mates - raising chicks, finding food, finding shelter. They are mundane daily tasks and yet when watching another species at work, they are also endlessly fascinating. They remind me that even when dressed in the most gorgeous of finery we all have work that needs to be done. The work of raising, of living, of being. None of us are exempt. They remind me that it is the work of living that creates a life. These tasks are the fabric on which our memories and moments are built on. Finally, they also remind me that a life does not need to be anything more. These moments are sufficient enough reason for just being. Original Design and Artwork by Kate Claringbould Dimensions without Frame: 4 inches x 4 inches Dimensions with Frame: 7 inches x 7 inches x 3/4 inches Frame: Black wood Matting and mounting: Mounted to a white, matte ceramic tile using silicone. Artwork: Created using Apoxie Sculpt, Miyuki glass beads, Toho Glass beads and a painted bamboo substrate. Sealed with polyurethane. Hours to make: over 8 hours. How was it made: Each bead was placed by hand one by one by the artist Kate Claringbould Hanging Weight: 1lb 4oz

Mixed Media:Beading on Glass

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:7 W x 7 H x 0.7 D in

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