‘Botanical Reflections’ will be the next Fibre Art Network (FAN) exhibit of mixed media fibre art. Each piece will measure 12″ x 24″ in either a landscape or portrait orientation.
‘Botanical Reflections’ will debut at VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver on January 27, 2017 and continue through until March 15, 2017. VanDusen is an internationally recognized garden and display venue, focusing on native plants and materials in a 22 hectare setting. The exhibit will be shown in a gallery adjacent to the public admission area.
I signed up to make two entries for this exhibit. I considered a variety of themes and techniques, before deciding on a somewhat abstract presentation with my favorite design element – the circle – or in this case, a half-circle.
My inspiration for my first piece is this photo of a Ginkgo branch, that I took in Naramata at the 2011 FAN Retreat. For the background, I selected 4 blue-green Batiks. The bottom half is intended to look like water, the top half like trees. I’m portraying the Ginkgo leaves in bright colors. I’m calling this one ‘Ginkgo Reflections’.
My second entry will be similar – same background fabrics, similar circle, and similar colors for leaves. The inspiration is this photo of maple leaves that I took in Victoria BC in November 2011. It will be called ‘Maple Reflections’.
I’ll be working intensively on these 2 entries for the next few days, because the deadline to finish them and submit photos is December 15th.
Thanks for stopping by. I’m linking up with these blogs – click on the links below, where you’ll find many other creative and inspirational projects.
I didn’t realize ginkgo grew in Canada. As usual, your pieces are beautiful.
Thanks! Actually, I don’t recall seeing ginkgo trees at all when I was growing up in the Lower Mainland. But I see them more and more these days. I love the distinctive shape of the leaves!
Lovely! I look forward to meeting you in person at the opening Jan. 28 and seeing everyone’s work.
I find it encouraging that five years after you took the photos, you are still inspired by them and knew where to find them! Sometimes it just takes us awhile to find the right project.