Bird View
In a bustling metropolis, a curious city crow dives into the chaotic hustle and bustle of human life. The crow discovers, analyzes, and imitates the everyday habits and social customs of these strange beings to better understand them and be understood in return. But every time the crow believes it has finally unraveled the mystery of "humans," it stumbles right into the next faux pas.
- Objective observation of society enables questioning everyday norms and interactions.
- Addressing social issues: the impact of technology and societal customs on interpersonal relationships.
- Encouraging curiosity and courage: the crow embodies the drive to explore the world and actively participate in it.
I’ve always had a close connection to animals, whether with pets at my mother’s house or on my father’s property. But I’ve always especially loved birds: chickens, budgies, geese, pigeons, ducks, and guinea fowls. I’ve always felt that they understand more than we humans realize. Ravens and crows, for instance, are some of the smartest animals on earth. My new home in Potsdam is especially connected to crows—they’re everywhere, and sometimes I catch them watching us humans. I often wonder what they think of us. Do they like us because the trams crack open walnuts for them, or do they hate us for leaving concrete landscapes everywhere?
Marie Gutierrez Oliva: Bird View
2025 (unpublished)
21 x 29,7 cm
32 pages
Hardcover
2025 (unpublished)
21 x 29,7 cm
32 pages
Hardcover
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