monotype with mixed media; 33×25”

“As humans continue to disregard the interconnectedness of all things and the importance of biodiversity to the survival of any ecosystem, we are quickly losing untold numbers of animal and plant species. The population of North American birds has dropped nearly 30% since 1970 – a loss of almost three billion birds. We sacrifice these creatures on the altar of our ignorance and greed, driven by a culture of wasteful consumerism. The rubies coming from the blood of the bird symbolize its sacred and precious nature, and also a sense of hope that ultimately a new awakening may come from these sacrifices.”

ARTIST BIO: Sharmon Davidson is a mixed media artist using colorful, dreamlike, nature-inspired imagery to explore the underlying interconnection of all things. Formerly a public school teacher, she is now able to focus most of her time on creating art. Her work consists of monoprints enhanced with drawing and painting, and collages incorporating vintage ephemera.