The exhibition by Boomfield shows the unit with 120 unique Starling sculptures – Boulder Daily Camera

“Murmuration” by Rebecca Lefebvre, which now occupies the Broomfield Library and the Auditorium Lobby, uses nature as a neutral reason for discussions about community, teamwork and the value of diversity.

Starling, a diverse group of birds found all over the world, including Colorado, are known for gathering in murmurs – swarms of birds, which move in dramatic, often unpredictable directions without recognizable leaders.

Lefebvre's new art display, named after the phenomenon, tries to capture it as a metaphor for unity and connection.

“I wanted to use the way in murmur, as a good example of how we are all people, but we all have to work together,” said Lefbvre. “Especially in the climate in which we live, and the conversations that we have about immigration and changes in our society … seemed to me to be a really nice opportunity to convey visually that we all have to work together.”

After Lefebvre's “Murmuration” triggered a call for local artists, he was selected last year by Broomfield's art and history department as one of three rotating exhibits that are displayed in the library lobby for four months. “Murmuration”, which increased on May 1, will be exhibited until August and is the second of the rotating art installations of the library, which started in January with “Lighting” by Sophia Dixon Dillo. To close the year, the last exhibition “Kaleidoscope Community” by Amelia Furman and Heather Rubald will be, which is due to fill the lobby in September.

“Murmuration” consists of about 120 bird sculptures that hang on the ceiling, which was mainly made of paper, recycled books and spray paint and Lefebvre lasted three months. The birds are painted so that they reveal different colors, depending on the angle from which they are viewed, and gives them the dynamic feeling of observing real stars in a murderation.

Lefebvre said after training and working in the areas of health and social work, it was their way of expressing themselves – their work comes from a playground without rules or restrictions.

She said that her background in the healthcare system ultimately inspired the piece.

“I have seen so many people who have to struggle with really critical moments in their lives that none of us have the skills, tools or the knowledge that is necessary to deal independently,” she said.

“Murmuration” is Lefebvre's way of emphasizing how individuals can work together in a positive way, and nature proved to be a perfect vehicle for this message.

“I often use nature as a metaphor in my work – it offers neutral soil, in which humans can combine without judgment and find meaning,” she said. “I have also found that it encourages an awesome, more mutual dialogue and enables more reflective, respectful conversations.”

Lefebvre lives with her family in Boomfield.

In order to trigger the conversation about the value of the diversity, the work of art is delivered with a comment box in the lobby so that visitors can do a dialogue. In addition, the library in the 3 Community Park Road is organizing an open house where visitors can meet Lefebvre and talk to it about the play from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

Lefebvre will also organize two workshops in the library on June 18, in which the participants can build and paint their own bird sculpture. Further information and registration can be found at Compass.Boomfield.org/events.

“It was wonderful to bring the piece to life and see people how people interact with it,” said Lefebvre. “I hope the visitors take the time with the installation – go around, look up and notice the unique color palette of every bird. It offers something new from every perspective.”