Of A Feather: Hummingbirds
All 360+ species of hummingbirds arranged radially by wing length. Colors extracted from Wikipedia descriptions of these small, iridescent birds.
Each species is positioned according to wing length data from AVONET, with the smallest species near the center and larger hummingbirds toward the edges. Colors are extracted from Wikipedia descriptions. This presented an interesting challenge: how do you capture iridescence through text? Descriptions like "metallic green" or "glittering ruby" had to be translated into color data. The result emphasizes greens—reflecting the emerald tones of many tropical hummingbirds—but includes the reds, purples, and bronzes that flash from throats and crowns.
Art prints are on Enhanced Matte Art paper, 200gsm, and are printed with archival quality inks.
Frames are natural wood. Motheye is the top-of-the line anti-glare glass.
About the Artist
About the Artist: Jer Thorp is a data artist whose work has appeared at The New York Times, the Museum of Modern Art, and in publications like Scientific American and The New Yorker. Originally trained as a geneticist, he works at the intersection of science and art. He is a National Geographic Explorer and author of "Living in Data."
Support Bird Rescue!
5% of profits from the Of A Feather project go to The Wild Bird Fund, New York City's only bird rescue and rehabilitation organization.
Shipping Notes
Shipping is calculated by weight and region, and will be added at checkout.
Everything is shipped plastic-free where possible.
*NOTE* These prints will begin shipping on or around November 14th
