— Solargraphy exposed
The Australian white ibis is often considered a pest – a ‘ flying rat’ or ‘bin chicken’ – due to the fact that it cohabits with humans in urban areas. Few people stop to consider why there are so many of these birds in built-up environs. It was not until I decided to illustrate this animal that I realised how intricate and beautiful they truly are. The goal of this painting it to make people re- evaluate these unique birds and to stop and consider what effect the destruction of their natural habitats has had on the way they are perceived.