Cheryl Mahowald
This piece, entitled “Spinus tristis”, is made from a handmade sheet of beige Philipine Gampi paper and has two American Goldfinch heads printed on it in the middle. The text on the sheet reads “American Goldfinch” and “Spinus tristis” underneath.

A striking piece with two goldfinches printed on the front, demonstrating their change in color

Artist's statement:

"Spinus tristis

The American Goldfinch changes color from a bright yellow during breeding season to a dull olive green in the winter. To me, this illustrates the shift in color as well as the changing seasons.

Handmade Philippine Gampi paper: eastern sheet-form, dried on glass

Printed with an HP Color LaserJet printer"