Kohuhana — Black Flower

Debbie Biggar

A starling wears an elaborate floral headpiece and teal ribbons, enclosed in a vintage Japanese glass display box.

In Kohuhana — Black Flower, Debbie Biggar presents a taxidermy starling dressed as a geisha. Dark, iridescent feathers contrast with pale flowers, a bright red tassel and trailing green and cream cords. A teal bow adds colour, while the black-framed glass box gives the figure an intimate, theatrical setting.

The work explores cultural identity as a combination of inherited traits, lived experiences, thoughts, passions and dreams. Through an unexpected pairing of bird and adornment, Debbie brings together her interests in beauty, mortality and the stories objects can hold.

This small sculpture would bring curiosity and character to a display cabinet, console table or study, where its delicate details can be appreciated up close.

Intriguing · Theatrical · Detailed
Taxidermy starling with decorative headpiece and ribbons in a vintage Japanese glass box
15 cm wide × 32 cm high × 22 cm deep