Emily Valentine
“Feathers are my paint. Over the last twelve years I have developed my own technique and style using feathers. I create mythical beasts - winged dogs and lizards, and now aeroplanes. The planes moves the work in a new direction - combining the man-made form with the bird. Planes are colonising the skies. Birds no longer dominate our view of the heavens.
In my work I wish to discuss how attitudes to wearing birds parts have changed. Is this just because of fashion, or has society become more caring of animals? I wish to stimulate the viewer with the uncomfortable nature of the feather, to question our callousness treatment of animals and birds, and ask how we sub-consciously classify animals – pet or pest, valued or worthless, beautiful or plain and why.”
Close Shell Blue Earrings, 2020
Laughing Lori (pair), 2021
Loricane Brooch, 2020
Peamaster brooch, 2020
Rosador, 2021
Spangull, 2021
Cockaplane, 2011. Cockatoo feathers and M/m 42 x 46 x15 cm
Myna Squadron, 2011. Indian Myna Feathers and Mixed media 17 x 15x 7 cm each
