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Empty Nest

By  Liz Clifford 2025

This hollow form references the breeding nest of the endangered hazel dormouse and the materials used speak of habitat loss due to agricultural practices and growing urbanisation. The abandoned nest is not only evidence of species loss but also a metaphor for the longings of human parents for their recently fledged young - the empty void echoing with memories.

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