This work layers the human form with birds as living emblems of voice and song. On the right hand rests the Mohua (Yellowhead), a rare South Island bird whose bright call cuts through silence. At the base, the White-eared Tailorbird unfurls, stitching together flight and rhythm. To the left, the Korimako (New Zealand Bellbird) appears, carrying its liquid notes that once filled valleys at dawn. Together, these birds echo across the face, transforming it into a chorus of memory, migration, and resilience.

The larger scale makes it a true focal point, commanding presence on the wall while offering subtle details up close.

18×24” canvas size (frame is 1-2" on top of the canvas size)

Acrylic, oil and pencil on treated canvas.
Framed in dark oak Toronto made frame and ready to hang.
They are each unique pieces from Jacqueline May from the group show ‘Four Play’.