Charley Harper Bird Architect - Baltimore Orioles
I want to live in Charley Harper's world. He called his style minimal realism
, wherein he captures his subjects (always from the natural world, and perhaps most powerfully birds) with the fewest possible visual elements. There is a quote from him that tells us all we need to know,
"When I look at a wildlife or nature subject, I don't see the feathers in the wings, I just count the wings. I see exciting shapes, color combinations, patterns, textures, fascinating behavior and endless possibilities for making interesting pictures. I regard the picture as an ecosystem in which all the elements are interrelated, interdependent, perfectly balanced, without trimming or unutilized parts; and herein lies the lure of the painting; in a world of chaos, the picture is one small rectangle in which the artist can create an ordered universe"
Spark - I think you could use these birds on any sewing project with great success. But, I am especially fond of children's clothing made with his prints.
Please note that all fabric is sold in 1/2 yard increments. If you want 1 yard, please order a quantity of 2. If you want 2 yards, you will need to order a quantity of 4.
For example
1 = 1/2 yard | 2 = 1 yard | 3 = 1 1/2 yards | 4 = 2 yards |
Manufacturer - Birch Fabric
Designer -Charley Harper
Composition - 100% Organic Cotton
Width - 44-45"