Storifying The Wings Collection
- jtmuses
- May 16, 2020
- 4 min read
Updated: Feb 21
There’s something about birds—their beauty? their grace? their tenacity?—that uplifts the heart and spurs the imagination. The Wings Collection will delight nature lovers. They are a poignant reminder to keep on singing and not to give up.
From Wings to Wares
Discover
Crumb, the Eurasian Sparrow, I am your fluffy Garden Sparrow We are a chorus of chirps in the morning
“Why do you rush about and worry so?”
Sufficient is my crumb for today, and then I will drink dew
Mathew 6:34 Don't Worry about Tomorrow! Breathe. God is in control.
Sparrows
City Smart: Recognize humans and remember food spots.
Urban Nests: Thrive in eaves, ledges, and traffic lights.
Eco Allies: Control insects and spread seeds.
📍 Where to See Them: Parks, gardens, housing estates, busy streets.
Billy, the Great Hornbill, is the farmer of the tropical forest
I am the striking icon of the Jurong Bird Park. I raise awareness of threatened bird species. I am mainly a frugivorous (fruit-eating) bird and play a crucial role in seed dispersal, hence I am also known as the ‘farmer of the tropical forest’.
My cousin, the Oriental Pied Hornbill, is native to Singapore and can be seen often in Pulau
His Mercies are New every Morning Lamentations 3: 22-23
Great Hornbill
Giant Beauty: Nearly 1.3 m tall with a wingspan over 1.5 m.
Casque Amplifier: U-shaped casque amplifies calls across forests.
Mates for Life: Monogamous pairs nest cooperatively, males feeding sealed-in females and chicks.
Rare Visitor: Occasionally seen at Singapore Quarry.
Forest Farmer: Disperses large seeds, regenerating tropical forests.
Long-Lived: Can live up to 50 years.
📍 Where to See Them: Rarely at Singapore Quarry; Oriental Pied Hornbills are more common at Pulau Ubin, Changi, Pasir Ris Park.
Sunshine, the tiny sunbird who builds her pod-like nest
near our homes for protection I am the Olive-backed Sunbird
I delicately weave grasses, lichen, plant matter and spider webs to make a sturdy little ball. My partner guards me every step of the way as I pay close attention to my labour of love. My nest is a long hanging pod, usually built in and around your home for protection.
Bless this Home You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. Deuteronomy 28:6
Olive-backed Sunbirds
Shimmering Males: Metallic-blue plumage contrasts with bright yellow females.
Close Nesters: Build hanging pouch-like nests on balconies and fences.
Flexible Feeders: Nectar lovers who switch to insects during breeding.
📍 Where to See Them: Parks, gardens, nature reserves, balconies with flowers.
Wader, the sandpiper who skitters and feeds along coastal waters,
is one of the world's greatest travellers! I am the world’s greatest traveller. My friends and I skitter back and forth along the cusp of
waves as we peck with our long beaks for tiny sand flies or the eggs of horseshoe crabs.
Be kind, we rise by lifting others!
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,
as God in Christ forgave you, Ephesians 4:32
Sandpipers
Tail-Bobbing Quirk: Famous for their constant tail-bobbing.
World Travelers: Migrate thousands of kilometers to Singapore.
Signature Flight: Sharp wingbeats and loud calls.
📍 Where to See Them: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, mudflats, reservoirs, canals.
SHOP the wings collection
The collection comprises 4 watercolour and charcoal drawings by jtmuses.
They depict the birds of Singapore and migratory birds, with inspiration drawn from Mathew 6:34 “Do not Worry”.
Watch us feed and fly here! https://www.glimpsesofedenart.com/birds-of-sg
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RETRO-INSPIRED APRON BY JTMUSES - THE WINGS COLLECTION (sold out)
This sassy retro apron revives the essence of classic femininity from the1940s and 1950s.
Made with 100% twill-weave cotton and extra-long straps that can be worn tied at the back or wrapped around and bowed in front. Apt for the hostess who cooks as she entertains.
In those days, the principal use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few. It was easier to wash aprons than dresses, and they used less material, but it also served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven. An old-time classic apron that serves many purposes from drying tears from onions to carrying vegetables from the garden.
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS FOR HOME COOKS / BAKERS How long can you hold a cast iron pot ?
Silicone Oven Mitt Gift Set with thick terry Cotton Lining- The Wings Collection - gift set
Offering protection up to 480°F, jtmuses oven gloves with THICK TERRY COTTON lining offer improved comfort while cooking.
Raised grips maintain a non-skid grip when reaching for heavy roasting pans, baking trays and Dutch ovens.
The soft terry interior gives maximum comfort and allows flexibility.
The hanging loop is sewn to the middle of the glove, not along the side seam. That allows the mitts to hang vertically
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