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Songbird Flipbook Machine

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Category: Visual Artwork

The Purple-Throated Euphonia Songbird is a jewel of the avian world with its striking plumage, attracting admirers with its captivating sweet song. This special songbird not only enchants with its beauty and music but also serves as a vital seed disperser, aiding in the regrowth and vitality of the Amazon forest ecosystem.

Commissioned by the prestigious Art in Embassies U.S. Department of State program, and working with the U.S. Embassy in Paraguay, siblings Sheila and J. C. Fontanive have created a special limited edition for collectors. The first of these editions are on permanent display at the U.S. Embassy in Asunción, Paraguay.

Created in 2021 by artist J. C. Fontanive, each Flipbook Machine is handmade in his New York City studio. It features archival inkjet print on acid-free paper, stainless steel, bearings, and motor. It's perfect for display on various surfaces. Enjoy up to 72 hours of continuous operation with a single micro USB charge.

This artwork embodies J. C. Fontanive’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. Each piece includes a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its value and provenance.

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Songbird Flipbook Machine

Designer

J. C. Fontanive

Brand

Flipbook Machine

Material

Metal and Electronics

Size

5.5 x 4.25 inches

Origin

New York

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

George M. ★★★★★

The little flipbook captures the Euphonia’s jewel-bright colors so vividly that each page turn feels like the bird is about to burst into song. The paper has a nice weight that makes flipping smooth and satisfying.

Daniel T. ★★★★★

I’ve flipped through it maybe a dozen times already and that little euphonia practically sings off the page, the colors are that vivid. The way the artwork flows from one page to the next makes the motion feel seamless, not choppy like other flipbooks I’ve tried. It’s sitting on my desk now and I ca

Sophia ★★★★★

The hand-painted plumage on each page really captures that jewel-like iridescence, and the flip motion makes the little bird feel like it’s about to burst into song. I caught myself flipping through it a dozen times just to watch the colors shift.

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