Marsha Kennedy

Marsha's Bird Paintings and etc.

Marsha’s work invites the viewer to ponder the more resonant meaning of value against the cultural beliefs and conventions. Using symbolism evolved from the Victorians, she expresses vulnerability against a ready ability to fly or even swim. The bird a Victorian symbol for freedom is often used a symbol for woman. The egg symbolizes potential, new life and immortal life cycles. The nest is the home. Sometimes Marsha includes a portrait in her work relating to the bird(s) and their environment. This creates a tension between the woman pictured with the woman symbolized. The stark beauty expresses that suppression of a sustainable and meaningful understanding with nature. Kennedy’s paintings reference connections between humanity and the environment that are often destructive aspects of this relationship.

Marsha's Bird Paintings and etc.

Marsha's paintings of Birds and other things