60×80 cm, oil on canvas
A few years ago, my husband and I were walking on Makaha Beach when we noticed loud bird chirping. 5 Northern cardinals were standing in a circle „arguing” over a round biscuit. One of them took it in its beak and tried to make off with it. The others flew after it and took it away. Then another one tried to steal it... and so on... Meanwhile, the one whose beak was empty at the moment was squawking.
This joyful moment inspired me and I was thinking that I should paint it... but what title could I give it? 2 teams of different colors... everyone wants the loot for themselves, which they constantly want to run away with... and the rest are just making noise...? That's how it became known as Politics.
This painting is a humorous snapshot of the universal nature of rivalry and ambition, and the sometimes amusing chaos that comes with battles for the „crown,” biscuits, or just a little bit of attention.