This print references McDonald’s experience living in Australia, where every few weeks in spring magpies turn dangerous and even deadly. Gardens become spaces where one watches the sky in apprehension.
This work was created for the Print Council of Australia Print Commission 2020. Established in 1967, the PCA Print Commission offers major promotional and professional development opportunities for selected artists. It also provides a vital source of revenue for the ongoing work of the Print Council of Australia.
About the artist
Based in Perth Western Australia, AHC McDonald is a stand-up comedian, artist, photographer and printmaker.