About the Artist
Kyle is a passionate artist and naturalist dedicating his time to the preservation and conservation of the rarest birds on planet earth. Inspired by great Naturalists like Charles Darwin and David Attenborough, Kyle’s work aims to preserve the elaborate and misunderstood spectacles of birds rarely seen in nature. Kyle's greatest passions in life are nature and his son, Wyatt.
About the Art
All of Kyle's work features natural bird feathers, unaltered in anyway. These elaborate colors and spectacles are produced by nature, arranged in natural order, and preserved in a fine art context. Each piece is hermetically sealed and protected by museum grade glass that will survive for generations without degradation. Kyle's work would not be possible without the hard work of conservationists, sanctuaries, and breeding programs. Each piece incorporates naturally shed feathers and feathers from specimens that died of natural causes while in the care of these institutions. The purchasing of Kyle’s art work benefits these organizations by providing a renewable income from the sale of feathers and through charitable donations.
Artist’s Statement
I believe there is no better artist, or teacher, than nature. My mission is to educate people on some of the most beautiful species on our planet, and in doing so, inspire people to help protect the environments they call home. Our team is actively working on programs to create a link between art and conservation. If you would like to get involved in conservation or donating, please contact me directly.
Kyle's Favorite Bird
I have two favorite birds, the Great Argus Pheasant for pattern, and the Himalayan Monal for Color. The display of the Great Argus Pheasant was filmed in the wild for the first time by Tim Laman in 2021 during the filming of the BBC documentary 'The Mating Game'. Its elusive nature and declining habitat in Borneo and Malaysia have made the Great Argus Pheasant exceedingly difficult to film in the wild. After 65 years, and with the help of Tim Laman's team, David Attenborough was finally able to film this mating display in the wild. The video shown below depicts my favorite moment in natural history.