Chris Maynard
Intricate art carved from feathers
Chris Maynard carves intricate art out of naturally shed feathers – usually presented in quality, simple lacquered shadow-box frames.
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About Chris Maynard
“My work with feathers gives me a satisfying perch from which to view the world.”
— Chris Maynard
Feathers have always been part of Chris Maynards life. They represent flight, transformation, and a bridge between our present lives and our dreams. Since feathers are universal symbols these qualities, Maynard’s art speaks to many people’s longings as well as to people who revere birds.
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Installations
Large or small original art on walls or in shadowboxes, in museums, hotels, businesses, and homes.
Shadow Box Arcade
Feather Photography
Photographs made by Chris Maynard in studio to showcase the incredible features of each feather.
Upcoming Events
Printed Book
Chris Maynard’s book, Feathers, Form and Function: what feathers are, how they work, and why we find them alluring offers a quality tabletop book of his art with insight into how feathers grow, how they evolved, what they are made of, and what they do for the birds. He explores how feathers have given humans meaning for millennium. SOLD OUT
Videos
Watch Chris demonstrate techniques, give talks & more.