CHRISTOPHE LABARDE (b. 1961) Aya, raven breeder, unique piece signed on the back by the artist, made in Germany at WhiteWall Laboratories (World's Best Photo Lab 2024, TIPA World Award 2024) Print on Fuji Crystal Archive glossy professional paper, 70 x 70 cm without margin (Exterior dimensions: 70 x 70) Photo print under Plexiglas (2 mm acrylic glass, glossy), Mounted on 3 mm Dibond, Wall fixings included. Aya, 12, was born and raised in the bustling city of Chicago. From an early age, she was fascinated by birds, which she often observed in the neighborhood trees and in the many city parks surrounded by skyscrapers. At the age of 5, Aya read her first book about crows. Since then, she hasn't missed a single documentary devoted to their behavior and intelligence. Aya has a clear dream: to become a scientist specializing in the study of birds. She works hard at school to get good marks in math and science, and continues to observe crows in a rigorous and methodical way. methodical way. She hopes one day to work in a research laboratory or for a bird conservation organization, where she can both breed and help protect crows in their natural habitat.