Paradise - Millbourne Station Proposal

Millbourne is a community in the greater Philadelphia area where the people come from very diverse backgrounds, including large numbers of folks from the Philippines, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and - a standout on this list - Greece.  That isn't supposed to be an exhaustive list... :) its just what we were told, and who we encountered while walking around the tiny township.  

Kate Kaman Studios developed a sculpture proposal that deals with a rare bird: a multi-ethnic character in its own right.  

The Peafowl, and more specifically, the Peacock, is a character that figures in the myths of all of these cultures... trickling down through the folk stories, starring in fables, and permeating the religious symbolism.   The name of the piece comes from one of our favorite stories, wherein peacocks stand guard at the Gate into Paradise.  

We like peacock feathers for their unsurpassed natural beauty, their innocence, and because they're new material for us.