Artwork - The Pipes Sing

If you're hiking along trails near streams and rivers in Northern California in early spring, you will likely come upon these strange looking alien flowers. In this work, the charismatic pipevine swallowtail butterflies quietly float above the tangled vines of California Dutchman pipevine, while a black phoebe lurks among the foliage.

In Native American traditions, the black phoebe is seen as a messenger from the spirit world. This little plump little insectivore calls in protection and adaptability and brings in messages of hope and renewal. Mysterious and and iridescent pipevine swallowtail butterflies symbolize resilience and complexity.

Available to Purchase, but ...

The Pipes Sing is available for purchase, but will hang in the City of Sacramento's Mayor's Gallery during the month of October 2024. The artwork will be available to ship or take home in November 2024.

Artwork Details:

The artwork is watercolor and mixed media on Aquabord. It measures 18" X 24" X 1.5" on a cradled panel and framed within a minimalist and modern birch floater frame. The artwork surface has been protected with multiple layers of archival-quality UV and water-resistant varnish for years of vibrant color.