Sunny Sparrow

Sunny Sparrow (2020)

Artist: Janet Austin

Media: Powder coated and patinated steel

Dimensions: 21” H x 36” W x 15” D

Price: $9,000 (SOLD)

Sparrows are relatively common migrating birds, sometimes loved and sometimes not. 

Sunny Sparrow, inspired by the beloved Dark-eyed Junco, is one of the most common birds in North America and sometimes is referred to as “Snowbird” because of its migratory patterns. All sparrows love sunflower seeds and will forage for them year round. This sculpture is a comment on abundance, the birds, the seeds, the hope for nature to rebound in the wake of man’s destruction.

Sparrows stand for the resilience of nature.  I’m a believer that if humans can step back, nature will return with a vengeance. Challenges to the health of our planet are bigger than ever, so please walk softly and allow natural habitats to exist.