Among the diversity of perspectives and media in GLUE PAPER SCISSORS, we are particularly excited to showcase six works in a brand-new series from ALYSE C. BERNSTEIN. By cutting out negative spaces, the artist is allowing the layer of feathers below to come to life. Of course, no birds were harmed in the making of this art; to the contrary, there is an important conservation story to be told and all sales benefit ongoing environmental education efforts. We’ll let Alyse, whose work has always reflected her love of animals — in this space, dating back to the PETS juried show more than six years ago — speak to her inspiration: “I traveled to Florida in July to visit the Everglades and conduct research for a wildlife series. These bird collages are the first completed works. The use of feathers to create the birds is a purposeful reminder of the impact the plume trade had on the Everglades during the late 19th century. Fashionable hats nearly wiped out the Snowy Egret by the early 20th century until protections were put in place and bird populations began to increase.” Following in a proud OFF THE WALL tradition, which was also central to PETS, the artist is donating a portion of her sales to The Everglades Foundation (@evergladesfoundation).
ALYSE C. BERNSTEIN
“Snowy Egret”
mixed-media assemblage
200.
