Push-Pin Artwork 'First Impressions'

Push Pin Parrots by Anke Wonder. Parrots made of Push Pins by artist Anke Wonder.

My push-pin artwork “First Impressions” deals with our understanding of individuality, identity and representation in society as a whole. It questions the power of our eyes, with which we make our first impression, usually in just a tenth of a second. The different colour levels of the birds challenge us to question our perception of the world. How does our first impression change when we depict the world realistically, discolored or changed?

The push-pin artworks are made out of push-pins, fabric and styrofoam from packaging materials.

Push Pin Parrots by Anke Wonder. Parrots made of Push Pins by artist Anke Wonder.
White Bird made out of Push Pins on white background made by artist Anke Wonder.
One bird and one parrot made out of push pins and colored thread by artist Anke Wonder.
Toucan Bird made out of Push Pins on purple fabric by Anke Wonder.