Searching for Hummingbirds, artwork, acrylic on canvas, Fabiola De Ford, Costa Rica

*Searching for Hummingbirds* is a celebration of contemplation, nature, and material memory. The work portrays a woman—her head wrapped in a silk scarf—gazing upward as she moves through the mist and lushness of the Monteverde cloud forest. Amidst flowers, color glazes, and an atmosphere of Impressionistic brushwork, two hummingbirds appear as small, luminous presences—symbols of attentiveness, movement, and wonder.

The piece combines acrylic and oil paint with printed silk, integrating a scarf designed by the artist directly onto the canvas. This inclusion serves as more than a mere decorative element; the silk introduces a tactile and narrative dimension that links the painting to the textile language running through the artist’s practice. Its subtle sheen, drape, and rich print transform the surface into a realm of layers, gestures, and sensibility.