Ringo, 3 (Original) (2023) 미술작품 Elodie M. Richard 로

“My name is Amalia Nienstadt, I’m from Washington DC in the USA. I have a pigeon named Ringo who was given to me when she was just a baby from a breeder who was culling her due to her genetics. She has two fused legs making her unable to walk but she is still flighted! She has now been with me for 2 years and has fostered multiple special needs pigeons with me, traveled to multiple states and gone to college with me. She is one of the sassiest pigeons I know and will tell off anyone who comes in her space. She loves lounging in the sun and eating as many sunflower hearts as possible. She also enjoys car rides and going on walks. I have become her support human in as many ways as she has become my support animal. “
About the artist who created this piece:
My name is Elodie Richard, I am a French artist based in Central Florida. I am a mother of four rescued pigeons, Sada, Hugo, Mathis (diamond doves) and Juju (Rock Pigeon). Pigeons have thousands of years of history intertwined with ours, they symbolize peace, faith, fidelity, love, hope and happiness. Mankind owes them so much!! The reality of their lives though and how they are unfairly rejected or mistreated by us is not so glorious for our own image as humans. How come such emotionally complex, gentle and smart creatures are nowadays so overlooked after thousands of years of service, being celebrated, honored, loved and praised all around the world and in all cultures/religions? In truth the way we treat pigeons reflect our own humanity, and maybe they are still here in our modern clearly unhappy urban lives to help us retrieve these lost values that make us good humans.
This is why I create a series of portraits that witness their unique beauty despite their handicaps or injuries. These birds incredible stories of survival and rescue deserve to be honored. Each pigeon story will be different.
Let the Pigeons show off their stories and true beauty to the world, and help them get the recognition and respect they deserve.

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Elodie M Richard Art ProjectLimited Series Art PrintsCall To PigeonsDove ArtBird Art