I am an obsessive gardener who happens to love weaving! Gardening, weaving,

and capturing the essence of my gardens through photography, form the trifecta

of my passions. These pursuits are the heartbeat of my artistic expression.

 

Approaching gardening with the soul of an artist, I delve into the essentials

like soil, light, and water, but my true focus lies in crafting miniature landscapes. 

My gardens are my canvases, where I meticulously compose collages of color, shape, texture, line, and pattern. Lately, my fascination has turned to the microscopic intricacies of the garden – the delicate patterns on leaves, the inner beauty of stamens and pistils, and the extraordinary blossoms that nature unveils.

 

For me, my gardens are not just a sanctuary; they are a photographic haven.  I revel in capturing the most captivating aspects of a plant and then abstract and enlarge the image to reveal a new perspective. Chosen images are then printed onto large sheets of cotton fabric, cut into strips, and meticulously woven together with a warp of 800 plus individual sewing threads, on a simple four-harness floor loom.

 

My art is a celebration of the imagery. I choose weaving and fibers as my technique and materials of choice, to house my images. Weaving, with its ancient lineage and connection to everyday materials, brings a comforting familiarity. It intertwines two sets of individual threads to create something not just functional, but also aesthetically rich.  In the realm of my weaving, aesthetics take precedence over utility, and therein lies its beauty.

 

Gardening and weaving share a common rhythm. Both activities offer a tranquil space for contemplation, where hands and thoughts dance in tandem. They are catalysts for creativity, providing a respite for the mind and reducing cortisol levels.

 

My art extends an invitation to viewers, urging them to pause, breathe, and marvel at the mesmerizing details found in gardens that often go unnoticed in the rush of daily life.  It’s a journey into the magic of the seemingly mundane and an exploration, that beckons one to slow down and truly savor the wonders concealed in the folds of nature.