Parakeets Near Me

Acrylic on non-reflective and UV resistant glass.

43 x 63cm

2020

Due to the fragile nature of this piece it is only available for London delivery or collection. Delivery would be complimentary. Please email me to arrange collection or delivery on info@melodytravers.net.

The birds in this painting are the descendants of a group of parakeets that escaped an aviary or pet shop years ago in London. There were various theories over the years about where the parakeets to be in London; some say a they escaped from a zoo, others say from a pet shop and even a filming studio in Ealing. The birds then multiplied and spread around London. One rumour had it that the current parakeets descend from a couple Jimi Hendrix released in Carnaby Street in the 60's although that seems to have been disproved (still a cool story though!)

Most experts believe they escaped from an aviary in the 60s-70s.

These beautiful creatures can be spotted in parks in and around London. There are a few that have made their home in Morden Hall Park near where I live. They are such lovely colourful birds and, like urban foxes, are a common sight in London suburbs.

The parakeets are painted on three separate layers of art glass which have been mounted with a 5mm gap between panel to create 3D effect.