Birds II 

Małgorzata Serwatka created "Birds II" using bold brushstrokes and a vivid color palette that immediately captures the viewer's attention. The composition features three woodpeckers perched on a tree branch, each rendered with a meticulous attention to detail. The artist uses color to differentiate the birds, with the vibrant green of the juvenile woodpeckers contrasting against the stark black and white of the adult. Serwatka's expressive use of line and form adds a sense of dynamic movement to the otherwise still composition. The tree bark is rendered with a mix of warm browns and greens, its textures achieved through impasto. This focus on material reality invites us to consider how Serwatka’s structural approach extends beyond mere representation. In this respect, the work challenges our conventional understanding of naturalism, inviting a deeper engagement with the materiality and constructedness of the image.