I began drawing birds around 2007, originally inspired by pigeons and a need to capture the kind of mundane beauty we’re surrounded by every day but take for granted. It quickly became a common reoccurring source of inspiration, returning regularly, like a migration cycle.
Featherbrain introduced two new series alongside a selection of highlights from past bird themed shows as well as some previously un-exhibited drawings. Of the new series, the first draws inspiration from Australian Natives such as Rainbow Lorikeets and Honeyeaters while the second focuses in on Honeyeaters as a jumping off point to transition into a new visual symbol.
These new works are contrasted with a series of anthropomorphised images from 2010-2012 where bird headed figures act as mannequins for antique dresses and modern fashions.
Front Room
Second Room
ABOUT ANDREW ENSOR
Andrew Ensor is a Sydney based solo artist, having been exhibiting for the past two decades. This is his third show with Tiliqua Tiliqua, completing a trilogy of broad-brush retrospectives on themes such as castles, flowers and now birds.
His work blends intricate pen drawing with expressive acrylic painting on coloured paper to create a unique, recognisable style, both delicate and imaginative.

