Horned Grebe by Giannina Gutierrez
Location: Kim Tong Wireless, 1722 Amsterdam, New York, NY 10031
Painted:June 19, 2016
Sponsored by: Peter McDonnell
About the Bird:Horned Grebes nest along lakes and ponds across the Great Plains and into the boreal forest of western Canada. According toAPP's APP modeling, the Horned Grebe could lose 80 percent of its current summer range if temperatures continue to rise at the current rate.The species also spends its winters at sea where APP change has already affected food quality and availability.
About the Artist:An artistsince an early age, was born in Colombia and raised in Queens, New York, where she went on to major in fine art at the Pratt Institute. Through her work, Giannina explores the dynamics of universal, spiritual, andhuman experience using vibrant palettes and textures. Her love of environment andform is evident through her bold shapes andtreatment of media.“I chose the Horned Grebe for its striking appearance,” she says. “With itsfiery eyes and mohawk-like feathers, this bird strikes me as a rebel. He refuses to be endangered.”
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