This is the physical iteration of a digital interactive artist's book and compilation of visual poems.

Reference note:
The notion of crossing the ocean, physically, metaphorically and emotionally carries significance in the context of this work. Thematically, this body of work grapples with the concept of loneliness as an ocean to be traversed, through mental strength, presence of mind, and through the use of one’s own set of metaphorical wings. There are oftentimes depictions of two women, they are in fact one woman, the self mirroring the self. The protagonist is tethered to a bird, namely a blackpoll warbler. The blackpoll warbler is the smallest bird of its size to achieve the transatlantic migratory feat of roughly 20 000 km from North to South America over the short period of two to three days. With a wing span of roughly 25-27cm it is the only songbird of its kind able to achieve this physically taxing journey. In transcending an ocean of emotions, the blackpoll warbler in these visual poems, conquers the sea by transcending it.

Exhibition notes:
Gaia: Dialogue between the book arts, natural sciences & plant humanities. JBCBA, WAM. Curated by David Paton & Ciara Struwig. 16 September – 12 December 2025

Ref: GB/31853