Historical information
Mairin Ni Shiochain
Máirín Ní Shíocháin’s practice reflects a lifelong affinity with non-human animals. Her observation of animals and birds in natural habitats in and around Ballarat and district was the foundation for this research. She won a Ballarat Art Foundation Award in 2012.
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over r000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.
Physical description
Blue headed bird perched on a wooden stand. Individual feathers are made from paper, coloured with watercolour.