City Bird by Phillip Seymour

City Bird
Phillip Seymour
Acrylic on OSB
72”h x 24"w x 2"d - framed
2024

‘City Bird’ captures the intersection of wildlife and urbanity, presenting the Crested Cara Cara as a symbol of adaptability and resilience in the face of human expansion. The choice of OSB—a utilitarian building material—anchors the work in the grit of construction and development, while the layered graffiti creates a vibrant narrative of city life. The bird, standing tall amidst the chaos of markings and messages, reflects the tension between nature and the constructed world, embodying the endurance of the wild in a space dominated by human expression.

Get to Know The Austin Artist:
Phill’s enthusiasm as an artist is fueled by his love for the complex aspects of urban environments.
Placing the importance of expression at the forefront of each piece, he is guided by the desire to create authentic experiences of place. He challenges the connotations of place and argues that is more than a synonym for location, offering instead that it is a unique ensemble of nature and culture.