Catherine Clover weaves together visual and sonic components which are inspired by animals that proliferate in urban environments. Her practice is built upon the intense observation of animals and translates into installations inspired by concrete poetry and conceptual sound art. This exhibition is devoted to Seagulls and Corvids (the crow family). Clover is drawn to the ubiquity of these animals; she is fascinated by their resilience and the close proximity of their lives to human lives. The immersive experience of the exhibition might be described as a sonic collage - it includes the sounds of birds, the sounds of humans mimicking birds and the sounds of humans reading stories. Visually, the artist provides cues which pertain to the complexity of the human relationship with such animals; field guides, bird leg rings and bird nests are presented as objects viewable through the customer service window.

Jane O'Neill Curator MoreArt