- Size：18.5 × 26.5 cm
- Material：Mezzotint, brass frame
- Year：2019
- Depiction： YANG Chung-Ming's artwork Portrait of a Passenger Pigeon was inspired by a photograph he saw on the cover of a scientific journal. The photo, taken at the Cincinnati Zoo in the early 20th century, captures Martha, the last known Passenger Pigeon. YANG was moved by Martha's innocent gaze, contemplating the fate of this once-abundant species that ultimately vanished. The article's title asked, "Can We Bring Back the Passenger Pigeon?" Through this piece, Yang explores time and extinction, prompting viewers to reflect: If you could bring back one vanished species, what would it be?
