Barb Schwarz Karst
Fight and Flight, 2023
acrylic, latex, enamel, textile, rock, bead, sand on canvas
36 x 48 x 1.5 in
BSCH156
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Known as the fastest animal in the world, the peregrine falcon’s stoop has been clocked at 242 mph. “Fight and Flight” refers to this raptor confronting headlong the storm/wind turbulence/environment....
Known as the fastest animal in the world, the peregrine falcon’s stoop has been clocked at 242 mph. “Fight and Flight” refers to this raptor confronting headlong the storm/wind turbulence/environment. I painted the look in his eye to echo that of Michelangelo’s David- intense fear, yet resolved to battle – instinctively doing what needed to be accomplished and powerfully moving forward without hesitation.