{"id":1533,"date":"2026-10-29T21:25:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T21:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mikecollier.co.uk\/?p=1533"},"modified":"2026-10-29T22:00:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T22:00:27","slug":"variation-on-a-theme-no-1-the-wren-the-opera-singer-of-the-bird-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mikecollier.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/10\/29\/variation-on-a-theme-no-1-the-wren-the-opera-singer-of-the-bird-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Variation on a Theme no. 1: The Wren (the opera singer of the bird world)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I have been developing a series of Wren song visuals over the last decade in screen print, digital print, LED and Neon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first image here is a digital drawing of a new five-foot diameter LED piece was backlit and was included in my show at @vanegallery in 2026, which opened on the 4th March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over this last ten years, I have been inspired by the enthusiasm of artist and natural history sound recordist Geoff Sample (@realwildsong) for the songs and sounds of birds, and wild soundscapes. I\u2019ve also collaborated with many artists when developing these images. The latest version is now in Lockhaugh Farm, Gateshead.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about Tom, visit www.instagram.com\/tom_jordan_art<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And to find out more about Geoff, visit www.wildsong.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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