Efrain Almeida works in bronze and wood to create realistic sculptures that reference sexuality, religion, nature, humanity and personal identity on an intimate scale. He often employs images of nature, the mythological universe and popular culture. Flock of Hummingbirds (2019) is composed of 23 bronze hummingbirds suspended by their beaks and crystallized in the moment they kiss the flowers. The hummingbird — a symbol of lightness and joy — is a recurring subject for the artist who is interested in capturing ephemeral instants in time.