Ostrich. One day, I spotted a stopwatch in an antique shop. Such stopwatches are usually used by athletes to measure their performance. As soon as I saw it, a crazy idea came to mind: why not create an ostrich? It is a fascinating bird with very strong legs, big eyes and an amazing ability to run fast.
I immediately imagined an ostrich running towards the finish line, as if it were taking part in a race. The stopwatch seemed to be the perfect starting point for this idea. I wanted to capture the feeling of speed and movement, giving the bird a dynamic pose.
I began looking for objects that could help me bring this character to life. Old spoons and forks, a stainless-steel cream jug, parts of a bicycle, components from a Singer sewing machine and even a woman’s belt all found their place in the construction. It is always fascinating to discover how ordinary objects can take on completely different roles.
This Ostrich assemblage is my playful interpretation of a racing bird. Perhaps it is already approaching the finish line, or maybe it has only just started its race!
Materials:
Parts of a bicycle.
A detail from a Singer sewing machine.
A stainless-steel cream jug.
A stopwatch.
Parts of spoons and forks.
A woman’s belt.
Dimensions: 40 × 52 cm
Year: 2012
Status: Sold
