Chicago Project-Joyce P. Lopez

The Trouble With Birds

100,000 birds die annually on their bi-annual migratory flights and while all the birds in this series are dead, they are beautiful biological specimens worthy of reverence, and visual contemplation.

Climate change is affecting migratory birds, others succumb to accidents, changes in available food, disease, etc. These birds are warning us about our impact on the environment, and to take responsibility. In the illustrative, detailed style of Audubon’s paintings of birds, I am seeking to call attention to their plummeting populations and difficulties.

Cardinal Wing with Feather (2008)	Waxwing Male (2009)	Sparrow Feet Jump (2009)
Wren 3 (2009)	Cardinal Foot (2008)	Cardinal Head 1 (2008)

The Trouble With Birds 100,000 birds die annually on their bi-annual migratory flights and while all the birds in this series are dead, they are beautiful biological specimens worthy of reverence, and visual contemplation. Climate change is affecting migratory birds, others succumb to accidents, changes in available food, disease, etc. These birds are warning us about our impact on the environment, and to take responsibility. In the illustrative, detailed style of Audubon’s paintings of birds, I am seeking to call attention to their plummeting populations and difficulties.