Biography
An accomplished artist of wide-ranging talents, Phil Lichtenhan constructs found metal bird nests using as much variety in his found objects as birds do in their own search and select process – although Phil Lichtenhan selects items such as ancient fencing, barbed wire and metal mesh to create his elegant, earthy pieces that can be hung on a wall or displayed on a table. “I find my nest materials everywhere,” the artist notes: “Along the roadsides, railroads, and alleyways, in the city or out in the desert are the discards of our world.” Each metal’s natural aged patina stands in striking contrast to the delicate high-fired ceramic eggs firmly affixed in every nest.
Artist Statement
“I find my nest materials everywhere: Along the roadsides, railroads, and alleyways, in the city or out in the desert are the discards of our world.”
