Jackie Besteman’s bird portraits intrigue. Clearly they are exquisitely achieved and executed. I am also a fan of her bold colour sense. Nevertheless, it is the power of her birds that haunt and stir interest. I am reminded of fairytales by Hans Christian Andersen and Oscar Wilde as well as Hitchcocks terrifying film.

Natasha Fraser Cavassoni ~~ Author of Sam Spiegel, Lou Lou de La Falaise, Harold and After Andy: Adventures in Warhol Land.