Tim Flach British, b. 1958
Northern Cardinal, 2021
Series: Birds
C-Type print
122 x 95.5 cm
48 1/8 x 37 5/8 in
48 1/8 x 37 5/8 in
Edition of 5 plus 2 artist's proofs
70 x 55 cm
27 1/2 x 21 5/8 in
27 1/2 x 21 5/8 in
Edition of 10 plus 2 artist's proofs
Further images
Despite their brilliant red robes, northern cardinals often seem tormented by their own appearance, and each spring, these birds are frequently encountered apparently assaulting their own reflections in the windows...
Despite their brilliant red robes, northern cardinals often seem tormented by their own appearance, and each spring, these birds are frequently encountered apparently assaulting their own reflections in the windows of houses and cars. In reality, however, the birds have simply been tricked by their own eyes: cardinals are extremely territorial, and when they mistake their reflection for an intruding rival, they instinctually attack in a futile attempt to chase it away.
Excerpt from "Birds" by Tim Flach, texts by Richard O. Prum, Abrams, 2021
Excerpt from "Birds" by Tim Flach, texts by Richard O. Prum, Abrams, 2021