Description

Ever Present Set by P. Buckley Moss

Introduction

Ever Present Set by P. Buckley Moss is a matched-numbered pair of limited-edition giclée Fine Art Prints featuring two cardinals perched among bare, interlacing branches. Ever Present 1 presents the softer brown, gold, and orange coloring associated with a female Northern Cardinal, while Ever Present 2 centers the brilliant red plumage of the male.

Displayed together, the two vertical compositions create a natural balance. The birds face in opposite directions, their forms surrounded by expressive branches that connect the pair visually without making the images identical. Canada Goose Gallery’s approved inventory identifies Ever Present Set as Product ID 64153, a giclée, limited edition, matched numbered set, categorized under Bird and Nature, and currently priced at $120.

Story Behind the Artwork

The title Ever Present encourages a reflective reading of these two birds, but the artwork itself remains beautifully restrained. There is no house, garden, feeder, or human figure to establish a narrative. Instead, each cardinal simply occupies its own network of bare branches.

The pairing is important. A single cardinal would create a bird portrait; together, the two images suggest relationship and continuity. The softer-toned bird in Ever Present 1 and the vivid red bird in Ever Present 2 are visually distinct but clearly belong together.

Collectors sometimes associate cardinals with remembrance and the comforting idea of loved ones remaining near. That association can be acknowledged as contemporary cultural symbolism, but it should not be presented as P. Buckley Moss’s documented intention for this set unless an artist statement is located.

Symbols & Meaning

Cardinals have developed strong associations with hope, remembrance, resilience, and continued presence in contemporary American culture. Those associations make the title Ever Present especially resonant, although the precise meaning Moss intended has not been verified.

The bare branches add another possible layer of interpretation. Against them, the birds remain prominent and full of color, which can evoke endurance and life during a quieter season.

Most importantly, the two birds should be allowed to remain birds rather than being reduced entirely to symbols. Moss gives each one individual presence through posture, coloring, crest, and expression.

Artistic Details

The set relies on contrast. In Ever Present 1, warm ochre, rust, gold, and muted brown define the bird against gray-brown branches. In Ever Present 2, saturated red commands attention immediately.

The branches function almost like calligraphic lines. They curve, cross, and rise vertically around each bird, creating a natural framework without a conventional background landscape.

Both compositions are tall and narrow, reinforcing the vertical movement of the branches. When hung together, the matching dimensions and related branch structures make the two pieces read as a deliberate pair, while the dramatic difference in plumage keeps the display from becoming repetitive.

Featured Master Collections

Primary Master Collection: Birds of Hope

Ever Present Set is an exceptionally strong fit for Birds of Hope, Canada Goose Gallery’s Master Collection devoted to “nature’s symbols of hope, renewal, resilience, and freedom.” Cardinals are specifically named among the Collection’s principal subjects.

The set itself is not currently among the curator-selected representative titles for Birds of Hope, so I would classify it as a strong editorial assignment rather than claim an existing curator designation.

Supporting Master Collections: None recommended. Birds are the complete visual and emotional subject. Assigning Animals & Companions would add little when CGG already has a dedicated bird-focused Master Collection.

Decorating Ideas

The paired vertical format makes Ever Present Set particularly effective on narrow walls, beside a doorway, over a small console, or flanking another meaningful object. The prints can be hung side by side with equal spacing or positioned vertically where wall width is limited.

Their neutral branches and predominantly pale backgrounds allow them to work with traditional, cottage, nature-inspired, and contemporary interiors. The female cardinal introduces warm earth tones while the male provides the stronger red accent, giving the set color without requiring a heavily colorful room.

Because the imagery is not overtly seasonal, the pair can remain on display throughout the year.

Gift Ideas

Ever Present Set is a natural gift for birdwatchers, cardinal enthusiasts, gardeners, and nature lovers. Its paired format may also make it meaningful for anniversaries, couples, close friends, or family members when the giver connects personally with the idea of enduring companionship.

For someone who associates cardinals with remembrance, the set may also carry personal significance as a memorial or remembrance gift. That symbolism should be presented as a cultural and personal association rather than an artist-authored meaning.

About the Edition

Ever Present Set is a matched-numbered giclée set comprising Ever Present 1 and Ever Present 2.

Year: 2022 — supplied
Numbered edition: 500 matched sets
Artist’s proofs: 25
Ever Present 1 image size: 10 × 4-3/4 inches
Ever Present 2 image size: 10 × 4-3/4 inches
Condition: New, Mint
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Current CGG price: $120

Canada Goose Gallery’s approved inventory independently confirms Product ID 64153, the giclée/limited/matched-numbered classification, Bird and Nature categories, and the current $120 set price.

The gallery also documents the two component works individually: Ever Present 1, Product ID 64140, at $60, and Ever Present 2, Product ID 64148, at $60. Both are recorded as giclée, limited, numbered Fine Art Prints under Bird and Nature.

🐦 Fun Fact:

Northern Cardinals are unusual among familiar backyard songbirds because both males and females sing. Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology notes that the female may sing alone and even duet with the male—a useful reminder that the subdued plumage of the female does not mean she plays a quieter role in cardinal life. The sexes also look strikingly different: males are brilliant red, while females are primarily pale brown with warm reddish accents in the wings, tail, and crest.

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🖼️ Collector’s Insight:

What distinguishes Ever Present Set is the way Moss uses sexual dimorphism—the natural color difference between male and female cardinals—to create two complementary works from the same subject. Ever Present 1 offers warm, subdued ochres and rusts, while Ever Present 2 supplies the unmistakable saturated red associated with the male. Matching dimensions, similar bare branches, and opposing poses make the pair visually cohesive without simply repeating the same image. For collectors, the matched-numbered format strengthens that relationship and makes the two prints more compelling as a coordinated display than either bird alone.

Why Buy from Canada Goose Gallery

Canada Goose Gallery in Waynesville, Ohio maintains documented inventory for the set and its individual component prints. Collectors can therefore clearly distinguish the matched-numbered Ever Present Set from separately inventoried editions of Ever Present 1 and Ever Present 2.

Continue Exploring

Collectors drawn to Ever Present Set have a strong selection of bird-related sets and individual prints currently documented by Canada Goose Gallery. Particularly relevant matched sets include:

• Bright Eyes and Scarlet Set at $140
• Bird Trio Set at $155
• Country Chatter Set at $100
• Fledgling Conductors Set at $90
• Just Hatched Set at $100
• Amid the Greenery Set at $145

For collectors who enjoy birds combined with botanical subjects:

• Birds and Flowers Set is currently documented at $345.

Individual bird works provide another path:

• Ever Vigilant is currently documented at $100

Birds of Hope Collection includes titles such as:

• An Array of Scarlet Artist Proof
• Autumn Tapestry
• Beautiful Spirit
• Birds of a Feather
• Brilliant Plumage
• Bright Eyes
• Cardinal Grace
• Nesting Time
• Silent Sentry Etching
• The Nest Mixed Media

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• P. Buckley Moss Fine Art Prints
• The Collections Hub
• P. Buckley Moss FAQ
• P. Buckley Moss Print Sets
• Birds
• Nature

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“Ever present.”