The name 'flamingo' comes from the Portuguese or Spanish 'flamengo,' which means 'flame-colored.' Born gray in hues, flamingos get their flamboyant color from brine shrimp that make up most of their diet. Flamingos are very social animals and the artist depicts this by creating a group of five birds wading through the calm water enjoying a warm day. The artist takes time in pressing the metal creating texture in the wings and body, and also uses metallic paints to highlight the famous colors of one of the most recognizable birds on the planet.
