Pondicherry Vulture: Losing Altitude - Art Print

Done for Losing Altitude, a collaborative art book project working towards raising the awareness of endangered birds.

About the Pondicherry Vulture, (Sarcogyps calvus): Vultures have always had a soft spot in my heart. They're not only visually striking, but vultures seem to have many lessons to teach. Unfortunately, with cultural biases, many times these birds are passed off, overlooked, chalked up as "unsightly" or "gross". The plus side of being an artist, I get to show people my personal point of view, how I see the bird. I would hope that my pieces give some attention to an overlooked bird! This species of vulture is critically endangered. What really struck me about this particular species was the sudden drop in numbers. At one time, they were fairly abundant, but with the use of a drug used to treat livestock, there was a sharp drop in numbers. To me, it's a reminder to be aware, both within the wider environment and within the individual's life. It's hard to say when sudden changes are going to come, when something seemingly commonplace is going to disappear. With awareness, you can act in time. With awareness comes a fighting chance.

Prints are done in-house and are put through the artist's quality standards. Each print is done on a high quality ink printer and paper, and come in a protective clear bag with a pH neutral hard back which has the title of the piece on the back. That way, even if you don't get around to mat or frame, you can be sure it will look good and be protected!

Matte Prints: These are vibrant prints, done on archival grade photo paper. The surface is non-reflective, ideal for showcasing details in the art.

Available size is 8.5 x 11 inches.