Sophie Barber
in ‘Spark Birds & the Loneliness of Species’, Hedge House, Kasteel Wijlre, Wijlre
17 May – 3 December 2023
Sophie Barber, The male pecker, 2022
Sophie Barber is included in the group show ‘Spark Birds & the Loneliness of Species’ at Kasteel Wijlre, Netherlands. This exhibition will showcase work by artists who celebrate the mysterious allure of birds.
These artists celebrate the mysterious appeal of birds and are interested in their artistic potential from a historical, ecological or decolonial perspective. They wonder if birds can help us break free from our entrenched anthropocentric notions and point us in the direction of new ways to live together more sustainably on a depleted planet. What can we learn from them about current topics such as migration and identity? Can they provide deeper insight into our human condition?