meet the goldbirds
Meet the Goldbirds (2014) Sumi ink and gouache on found wallpaper
Meet the Goldbirds arrived unannounced, cutting in line amid the solemn procession of All the King’s Bird. These birds didn’t wait their turn—they sashayed in unapologetically, claiming space with a surreal sense of entitlement. Painted on four sheets of found wallpaper, they embody a spirit of haughty defiance, their demeanor a sharp contrast to the stoicism of their predecessors.
Schwartz describes her birds as guardians, each appearing with purpose. But the Goldbirds broke the rules, arriving uninvited, demanding attention, and dancing in defiance. They are surreal, bold, and irreverent—an embodiment of surrender to the unexpected and whimsy.
