the bird

I was living in NYC selling art on the street, haphazardly pursuing a career in fine art, and then, I met a bird.

I've been a sculptor for 20 years but I had never sculpted a bird until after dou dou came to live with me. That was four years ago and I'm still making birds.

“dou dou” is a French word that can mean a child’s favorite cuddly toy, it can also mean sweetheart. dou dou is the inspiration for the birds I make. He was the most amazing little creature I have ever known. dou dou made me realize just how aware and alive all living creatures are, he raised my consciousness, and I miss him terribly.