Kakapo, 9/13/2024, Oxidized copper, enamel

4.5 x 3 x 0.25 inches

Photography: Arlen Liverman

The kakapo is a critically endangered species, and this brooch brings awareness of the impending lifespan of these species. The shape of the brooch followed the silhouette of the kakapo skull, and its eye socket contains a collection of its vibrant fur.