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A Bird in Hand: The Weight of Certainty
"A Bird in Hand" is a tangible interpretation of the timeless proverb, sculpted to capture the profound value of the present.

Casting this work in bronze is a deliberate choice. The material's enduring strength and permanence stand in stark contrast to the ephemeral potential implied by "two in the bush." By rendering the bird and the holding hand in solid metal, I transform a fleeting moment of choice into an unyielding statement about reality.

Artistic Vision: Valuing the Present
My artistic input focuses on moving beyond the proverb's conventional meaning. The piece champions gratitude and the courage to acknowledge the tangible, often small, treasures we already possess. The hand, textured and solid, emphasizes the weight of certainty—the power and peace found in what is held, right now.

"A Bird in Hand" invites the viewer to appreciate the enduring worth of present reality over uncertain potential.

Material Bronze Ed of 10
Size 8H x 4W x 4D

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Pot Luck

Awards

149th Salmagundi Annual Black & White Exhibition
Jan 6-30, 2026
Salmagundi Club
New York, NY
Award: Richman Sculpture Award "Lazy Days"

Center for American Marine Art 42nd Schaefer International Marine Art Exhibition
Sep 18 - Oct 11, 2025
The Mariner Gallery
Newport, RI
Award: "Survivor", Schaefer International Marine Wildlife Award

Allied Artists of America 111th Annual On-line Exhibition
Sep 1, 2024 - Sep 1, 2025
alliedartistsofamerica.org
Juror: Thomas Folk, PhD, Dr.
Award: "Chameleon of the Sea", Josephine Beardsley Sandor Memorial Award

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Exhibitions

Annual Salmagundi Members Exhibition
Feb 3 - Mar 13, 2026
Salmagundi Club
New York, NY

Open Juried All Media
Jan 22 - Feb 14, 2026
South County Art Association
Kingston, RI

149th Salmagundi Annual Black & White Exhibition
Jan 6-30, 2026
Salmagundi Club
New York, NY
Award: Richman Sculpture Award "Lazy Days"

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