work in progress: songlines
I have been recording bird sounds since 2018. From the beginning I was struck by the graphic beauty of the associated sonograms. The sonograms became an alibi for trying my hand at some techniques from the Far East. I apologize for the poor quality of the photographs.
Eurasian Wren, one individual, five songs. Recorded 22 February 2024, Amsterdam. Pencil and ink on xuan paper, wet-mounted, 40x50 cm. Iteration 24 November 2025.
Common Chiffchaff. Ink on paper, avg. 40 x 100 cm.
Common Chiffchaff. Charcoal on paper, 46 x 76 cm.
Alexandrine Parakeet. Ink on paper, 46 x 76 cm.
Alexandrine Parakeet. Charcoal on paper, 46 x 76 cm.
Short-toed Treecreeper. Charcoal on paper, 20 x 85 cm.
Short-toed Treecreeper. Ink on paper, 36 x 110 cm.
Goldcrest. Charcoal on paper, avg. 20 x 80 cm.