The artwork titled “BIG BIRD” was created by artist Alexander Calder in 1937 and is associated with the Expressionism and Surrealism art movements. It falls under the genre of sculpture and is specifically classified as a stabile, a type of stationary abstract sculpture developed by Calder.
The sculpture itself is a bold, abstract representation with organic, fluid shapes and forms that evoke the likeness of a bird. The main body of the piece appears large and rounded, predominantly painted in a striking red color, with contrasting black accents that could suggest features or plumage. The stabile stands on slender, angled legs that are painted black, anchoring the artwork firmly to the ground and creating a dynamic interaction with the surrounding space. Despite its abstract nature, Calder’s work gives a sense of life and motion, characteristic of his intention to infuse his static sculptures with a sense of underlying energy.
