In Kingfisher, a crowned, anthropomorphic bird sits in quiet focus, knitting fish that drift into a flowing river. The work transcends naturalism, using knitting as a metaphor for thought, memory, and creation. Each fish represents a fragment of consciousness, released into the stream of time.
Created using etching with aquatint, this piece combines delicate linework with soft tonal depth, capturing the quiet, meditative flow of water and the reflective nature of the subject. The aquatint allows for subtle gradations and atmosphere, evoking both stillness and movement.
Kingfisher explores memory as an active process - one of shaping, releasing, and letting go. The work invites viewers to pause with the figure and reflect on the quiet, ongoing work of the inner world.