Fly South
Studio Barnes
Wood, paint
24 in. × 24 in. × 24 in.
Bluebell Wood
With playful geometries referencing South Florida’s art deco architecture, Fly South is a nod to the migration patterns of northern birds that often find themselves in sunny Florida during the winter months. Research and design practice Studio Barnes was particularly inspired by the northern cardinal, reflected in the birdhouse’s color palette of reds and pinks.
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Studio Barnes investigates the connection between architecture and identity through historical research and design speculation. Mining architecture’s social and political agency, they examine how the built environment influences black domesticity. Their work has been featured in international institutions, most notably the Museum of Modern Art NY, Chicago Architecture Biennial, MAS Context, San Francisco MoMA, LACMA, the Graham Foundation, The New York Times, Architect magazine, DesignMIAMI/ Art Basel, Metropolis magazine, Domus, and Wallpaper* magazine.
Artist website: germanebarnes.com
Instagram: @gmane16
Listen
Birds and Piano
Michael Penn
This recording from The Birdsong Project was selected to complement this birdhouse.
Birdhouse Location
For the Birds Presenting Sponsor
