The Crow Show '19 Exhibition Catalog by The Studio Door

THE CROW SHOW 2019 Fifth Annual Celebration of Our Feathered Neighbors

EXHIBITION CATALOG March 2 - 30, 2019

The Studio Door 3867 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103-3113 www.TheStudioDoor.com Cover artwork: The Messenger by Stacy Honda • Seattle, WA Back Cover: The Sky is in My Heart by Sue Britt • San Diego, CA Copyright © 2019 Exhibition Version. The Studio Door, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. The Studio Door, Inc. respects the rights of all artist and copyright holders. Consequently, all works that appear on this exhibition do so with the consent of the artist/s or the copyright holder. No image or information displayed in this catalog may be reproduced, transmitted or copied without the permission of the The Studio Door, Inc., artist or copyright holder. All prices shown are subject to change without notice by The Studio Door, Inc., artists or copyright holder. Prices do not include any sales tax, use, value added goods, customs, duties, tariffs or service charges. 1

THE CROW SHOW 2019

Fifth annual celebration of our feathered neighbors EXHIBITION CATALOG March 2 - 30, 2019

THE CROW SHOW 2019 By popular demand, The Studio Door presents the fifth annual national exhibition celebrating the beauty and mystery of our feathered neighbors. Throughout the world, crows and ravens have taken on a special significance due to their dark presence in the skies and their surprising interaction in our communities. In folklore, they appear frequently as both the hero and the villain. They arrive as tricksters, disguised sorcerers and experienced travelers. For some, the raven is associated with death, war and evil. For others, the crow appears with great wisdom, fertility and good news. The stories are as complex and surprising as the birds themselves. Look out your window and you may spy these birds living among you. Crows and ravens are members of the Corvidea family, along with magpies and blue jays. They are found all over the globe with only the exception of Antarctica. They are considered to be extremely intelligent, social creatures. In the art world, these magnificent birds appear with meaning and symbolism. The artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creative fascination makes them the perfect subject for an in-depth exploration of art being created today. The Crow Show 2019 showcases the works of diverse, continental artists as they question the meaning of black birds in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world.

National Exhibition produced by THE STUDIO DOOR March 1 - 30, 2019

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday Noon - 7 PM or by appointment

Curated by Chris Redfern Executive Director San Diego Audubon Society The Studio Door 3867 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103-3113 The Studio Door www.TheStudioDoor.com

San Diego Audubon San Diego Audubon’s mission is to foster the protection and appreciation of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, through education and study, and advocate for a cleaner, healthier environment. We seek to shape a culture in San Diego where nature is a common interest of all – where people learn to appreciate, understand, and actively protect the natural world. As we inspire others to join us in strengthening this culture of conservation, our region’s irreplaceable biodiversity will be more highly valued and vigorously protected. Originally founded in 1948, San Diego Audubon has served the region for 70 years. We serve a diverse population, with community-based habitat restoration projects, environmental education programs, and recreational offerings in North County, Metro, East County, and South Bay communities. San Diego Audubon owns and operates two wildlife sanctuaries that are free and open to visitors on some weekends during the year for hiking and wildlife viewing. For more information, visit

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Chris Redfern

Executive Director San Diego Audubon Serving as Executive Director for San Diego Audubon since 2006, Chris leads a team of ecologists, conservationists, land managers, and outdoor educators who deliver innovative, award-winning programs in the areas of outdoor nature education, communitybased habitat restoration, endangered species recovery, and community science. Chris has extensive experience collaborating with federal, state, city, and non-profit organizations to protect wildlife and restore local habitats. He also has served in leadership capacities for the Audubon network in California and across the United States, and is a founding board member of San Diego Children and Nature, a local nonprofit building a regional movement to connect all children to nature by providing professional learning and networking for educators, families, and communities. Chris, his wife, Jessica, and nine-year old daughter Jamie, live on the edge of Stevenson Canyon in the Clairemont neighborhood in San Diego, where the family enjoys observing the diverse bird life that visit their back yard, including plenty of Spotted Towhees, Wrentits, Annaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hummingbirds, California Thrashers, and Crows, among others. 6