Artist Talk: Surgeon of Feathers – The Microscopic Art of Chris Maynard

Chris Maynard’s art challenges the way we look at the natural world by calling attention to one of the most common and complex natural objects: the feather. Maynard carves feathers into intricate art in order to make their natural beauty more noticeable. His work highlights the patterns and colors of the feathers themselves, inviting the viewer to look and look again. For him, feathers represent flight, transformation, and a bridge between our present lives and our dreams. The Craft in America Center in Los Angeles is a craft-focused library and gallery offering artist talks, workshops, exhibits and educational programs. 8415 West Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Open Tuesday - Saturday from 12:00 - 6:00pm. For more information: [email protected] or (323) 951-0610 or www.craftinamerica.org/center For more info about Craft in America, visit www.craftinamerica.org. All Craft in America programs are viewable on craftinamerica.org, the PBS iPhone/iPad app, and pbs.org/craft-in-america Craft in America’s mission is to promote and advance original handcrafted work through educational programs in all media. Support our exploration and celebration of the handmade. craftinamerica.org/page/donate