"They sing, chirp, tweet, cheep, peep, chit, chirr, warble,
trill... many swallows produce a lot of sound, but their sound is more
like a pleasant rumor. One that announces the arrival of mild weather
and flowers. Aristotle used to say that "one swallow won't make Spring",
but when many can be spotted, then it's a clear sign that the cold days
are over. They come over from Africa on a 20 000km journey returning to
the eave where they were born. Always.
(…) Invited by Primavera,
Ermida Nª Srª da Conceição,
studio Pedrita has crafted a special celebration for Spring 09 inviting
2000 clay swallows to return to Lisbon. A custom edition was specially
produced by
Bordalo Pinheiro using
their original mold, and with a painted finishing developed specifically
for the case of this installation. The swallows are scattered along
Travessa do Marta Pinto indicating the way to Ermida, where they finally
gather together on a scenic moment against the building's facade,
revealing it to the passersby and remembering everyone about the charms
of the season."
Know more at
Pedrita's website.
2009