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Rats With Wings Art Print
by William Fields
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Rats With Wings art print by William Fields. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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In the Woody Allen movie Manhattan there are a couple of memorable lines having to do with pigeons. In one instance he said I think people should... more
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Artist's Description
In the Woody Allen movie "Manhattan" there are a couple of memorable lines having to do with pigeons. In one instance he said "I think people should mate for life like pigeons or Catholics." But, it was his zinger about pigeons being "rats with wings" that has created an almost universal perception that pigeons are vermin. The power of Woody's words is so potent, a society and a blog have been created called People for the Preservation of Pigeons. The blog is loaded with people who are outraged by Woody's quote that, by the way, dates to 1979!
In my picture, the melts in your mouth, not in your hand cartoon character is a window washer who is beating off a hapless pigeon while suspended above Manhattan on staging. The sculpture is in the M&M store near Times Square.
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About William Fields
William Fields, Artist Two Soaring Hearts, LLC www.william-fields.artistwebsites.com P.O. Box 293 Hermann, MO 65041 phone: 573.486.5252 or 314.578.5767 http://www.williamfieldsartphoto.com/develop/ Art is my passion. I try to put everything I have learned from every great teacher and through every mistake I have made into each and every piece with as much passion as I have for art and for life itself. Artists have been accused of being self aggrandizing, long winded, name droppers. I hate it when the critics get it right! In an attempt to diffuse those kinds of accusations, regardless of how accurate they may be, I am writing this statement today. Each picture I make begins with a germ of an idea. I visualize how I...
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Kim Andelkovic
V - Great fun image :-)
William Fields replied:
Thanks Kim; )
Ashley Vincent
Excellent write-up William, and of course a wonderful image! F + V + Shared on FB :^)
William Fields replied:
Thanks Ashley, appreciate the fine comments and the support. Thanks also for the FB share!
Jessica Shelton
Awesome image and story!
William Fields replied:
Appreciate it Jessica!
Debra Forand
Amazing image! Love the detail the story of it of course, but it so unique! I love it!! v/p/t/f
William Fields replied:
Thank you Debra!
Barbara McMahon
This is awesome William! I love the subject matter, lighting, processing and the awesome story! I'll have to check out "People for the Preservation of Pigeons"! f/v/g+
William Fields replied:
Thanks Barbara! Glad you like it.