.2025 – Birds in a Bell Jar #1 Original Painting

This painting depicts a group of small, vividly colored birds inside a glass cloche (a bell jar) against a stark black background. The birds are perched on delicate wooden branches, and each one features a unique combination of colors and markings.

One bird, painted in motion with wings spread wide, appears to be flying upwards near the top of the cloche, adding a sense of dynamism and contrast to the otherwise enclosed, still setting. The rest of the birds are calmly perched, creating a juxtaposition between motion and stillness. The glass cloche is rendered with realistic reflections and refractions, enhancing the illusion of depth and transparency.

The black frame with a golden inner edge gives the piece a classic, almost museum-like presentation, adding to the sense of containment and preciousness of the scene. Symbolically, it might explore themes of freedom versus captivity, beauty preserved, or the fragility of nature.