Fight or Flight
This sculpture was inspired by an encounter with a bird of prey which was probably a kestrel. The bird’s head was appearing and disappearing inside a dustbin. It had been trapped inside for quite some time judging by the amount of droppings in evidence. The bin was too high for it to jump out and too narrow for it to spread its wings and take flight. It adopted this classic defence/attack position as Ellen reached in. It did manage to strike with its talons before she folded its wings to lift it out. It was very satisfying to watch it fly free!
This may remain as a single piece or there may be another attacking from above- quite how to do that still to be worked out!