Thematic Group Discussion

Just got off a call with my thematic group partners and it was energizing — exactly what I needed to jumpstart my day. I think I get more energy from digging into the projects other people are working on than my own, for some reason. Not sure what that says about me or my work but, ah well.

It was really helpful to hear what is resonating with my classmates. In my study of birds, bird nests, and creation of my own nests, I am relieved to hear that it makes sense to people outside my own head. I am still mulling over “Bird University,” what that means, and what direction it should go.

I have sourced material at the local salvation army for my first iteration of my flight nest. As we discussed in our call this morning, sustainability and circularity should be an element of this. Ideally I would like that to get down to the materials themselves. Can I make a nest out of seaweed? Out of plant fibers or something else? Even though it is authentic to bird nest creation, using down feels problematic. (Also not personally what I want, I don’t think warmth is something I’m chasing atm.) Is it enough to use found objects, and second-hand items? Nothing “new” (except thread, I guess.) Something to keep mulling over.

Hopefully a prototype of a flight nest will be mocked-up today…