Talk to the Artist: An Epic Mural Celebrates The Evolution and Diversity of Birds

Join artist Jane Kim and Cornell Lab director John Fitzpatrick during this livestream broadcast, and learn about the painting of the Cornell Lab’s landmark mural, titled From So Simple a Beginning. The mural is being painted on the walls of the Cornell Lab’s visitor center, and features a 4,000 square foot map of the world and one member of each of the world’s 243 extant bird families (plus some extinct forms)—all painted life size. The one-hour broadcast will explore the scientific and artistic challenges behind creating the mural.