Oil on Board
71 x 85 cms / 28 x 33 ½ inches
Signed Rae Norridge (lower left)
 
Barbara Rae Norridge’s Birds of a Spotted Feather reflects the artist's deep understanding of ornithology, blending abstraction with realism to evoke both motion and harmony. Norridge depicts helmeted guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) - a highly social, ground-dwelling bird native to Africa, recognised for its distinctive spotted plumage, blue-grey head, and characteristic bony casque. The work showcases Norridge's ability to transform nature’s patterns into expressive, dynamic compositions.