Richard Lewer 'Grey Falcon' Lithograph Print

Grey Falcon editioned print by Richard Lewer. 

In 'Bird Song', a new series of original lithographs made in collaboration with APW printers, Richard Lewer highlights some of Australia's threatened species - the featured birds range from vulnerable to the critically endangered. Lewer aims to create a space for these birds to be appreciated, an archive for their existence and beauty. Given that birds are so integral to the artist's practice, the vulnerability of the subject matter is not only ecologically devastating but also personally challenging.

The Grey Falcon (Falco hypoleucos) is a rare species of raptor found in the arid and semi-arid areas of mainland Australia. It exhibits reversed sexual dimorphism with females being 30% heavier than males. While population trends are unclear, it is believed to be extinct in areas with more than 500mm of rainfall in NSW. It is thought there is less than 5000 individuals left, and they are particularly vulnerable to cat attacks, as they roost on bare and open ground. To mitigate this threat, feral cats should be trapped, neutered, and relocated, and responsible pet ownership can reduce the impact of domestic cats.

'Bird Song' premieres a new suite of fifteen original prints by Richard Lewer produced in collaboration with APW printers at Australian Print Workshop, Melbourne, 2024.

Signed, edition of 20. Lithograph print, 2024. Unframed. 

Dimensions: 38.5 x 49.5 cm

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