“Jackie Besteman’s bird portraits intrigue. Clearly, they are exquisitely executed and achieved. I am also a fan of her bold colour. Nevertheless, it is the power of the birds that haunt and stir. I am reminded of fairytales by Hans Christian Andersen and Oscar Wilde as well as Hitchcock’s terrifying film” Quote by Natasha Fraser Cavassoni. Author of After Andy, Lou Lou de la Falaise, Sam Spiegel, Harold ( Pinter ), Monsieur Dior and Biyan.