A total hoot! Beautiful birds
From fluffy owlets to rosy-hued flamingos, Claire Rosen’s portraits of live birds took her on a journey that touched on colonialism, wallpaper design … and chickens
TL;DR
- Claire Rosen's "Birds of a Feather" is a collection of 120 color portraits of live birds, showcasing their unique personalities.
- The project, which evolved over a decade, explores humanity's complex relationship with nature, domestication, and conservation.
- Rosen's work critiques historical traditions of collecting and displaying nature, referencing colonialism and the commodification of the natural world.
- The series highlights the challenges faced by birds due to human society, including habitat loss, pollution, and inadequate care.
- Rosen aims for her photographs to spark conversations about preserving and protecting the natural environment and its inhabitants.