Exquisite Cockerel: Mixed Media Allegorical Vista 42x60 cm

This work juxtaposes three symbolic representations of birds to explore the layered nature of perception, identity, and the natural world. The upper panel depicts a rooster rendered in vibrant, illustrative detail, evoking folk traditions and domesticated life. At the center, a skeletal bird recalls anatomical studies and scientific classification, exposing the structures beneath surface appearances. The lower section introduces a swan-like figure situated among branches and falling leaves, suggesting elegance, transformation, and mythic association.

Colored circular markers punctuate the composition, disrupting the illusion of natural space and referencing systems of observation and cataloging. Through its combination of painterly textures, diagrammatic precision, and lyrical symbolism, the piece reflects on how humans understand and romanticize nature—through art, science, and imagination alike.

Photo lithographic print on premium 170 gsm semi-gloss paper — vivid, durable, and sustainably sourced. No minimums. Printed on demand. Made to disrupt walls, not blend in.