meet the collector: Phil

A few months ago I wrote about how I was saying goodbye to the last pieces in a series of 10 bird paintings. The main collector of the series is Phil. He has 6 of the 10 pieces. I thought it would be fun for you to get to know him a little better:

The 6 pieces from The Bird Series that Phil owns

The series was bought for your office, what do you do for a living?

P: I'm a psychotherapist in private practice.

What brought you into this field?

P : I wanted to be a therapist from a young age. I was initially interested in the field because I was an extremely nosy child. I was always so interested in the inner workings of people's lives and wanted to know all the details whenever anyone had a problem. That combined with experiencing a trauma as a child and having a general sense that there was so much more going on with people then what meets the eye.

What do you love about your job?

P: I love the idea that I may be helping a person facilitate changes in order for them to have a better life. Not always the case, but when it happens it reminds me that I am doing the work that I was meant to be doing. 

Why did you buy the series?

P: I bought the series because I love the colors and there is something about the solitary bird that I can identify with. You know the bird isn't always alone, but doesn't need to be with others all the time.

What do you like about the series?

P: To me, it's the same bird.  The same bird in different moments of time. Enjoying solitude.

Why your office?

P: Honestly, because I work a lot. I have them above the couch so they are always in my sight!