"Birds of Georgia in Decline", 2016-17, Mural, Enamel on stone wall (detail), 10' x 40' overall.
Blue Heron Nature Preserve, Atlanta, Georgia. Tim Hunter
In this "mural" I painted the silhouettes of 40 bird species who are in decline here in Georgia. The silhouettes represent "shadows" of the birds, as it the birds have disappeared and the only thing left is their shadows. Silhouettes used to be used on tombstones in the 1800s and associated with "loss". Painting the birds on the stone wall refers to ancient cave paintings and since many of the animals depicted in cave art are extinct it brings to mind loss again. The bird images come from Audubon who recorded the birds at a time that they were much more plentiful.....once again loss is implied.
Blue Heron Nature Preserve, Atlanta, Georgia. Tim Hunter
In this "mural" I painted the silhouettes of 40 bird species who are in decline here in Georgia. The silhouettes represent "shadows" of the birds, as it the birds have disappeared and the only thing left is their shadows. Silhouettes used to be used on tombstones in the 1800s and associated with "loss". Painting the birds on the stone wall refers to ancient cave paintings and since many of the animals depicted in cave art are extinct it brings to mind loss again. The bird images come from Audubon who recorded the birds at a time that they were much more plentiful.....once again loss is implied.
Tim Hunter
Artist Statement
My work has been influenced by the art of Asia, especially Japanese art with it's reverence for nature.
For the past five years my main focus has become slowly shifting away from painting and towards photography, which I've worked with all my life. I will be adding my photography to my website soon.
Also, I will be adding more ceramics, which I just began in the last two years and slowly building a series of works.
My website will be changing over the next few months as I had my photos and eliminate much pf my previous works.
Artist Statement
My work has been influenced by the art of Asia, especially Japanese art with it's reverence for nature.
For the past five years my main focus has become slowly shifting away from painting and towards photography, which I've worked with all my life. I will be adding my photography to my website soon.
Also, I will be adding more ceramics, which I just began in the last two years and slowly building a series of works.
My website will be changing over the next few months as I had my photos and eliminate much pf my previous works.