This monotype began with local flora collected along roadsides and from my garden. The timeless, ethereal figure appears to be walking forward into the future and is caught in a moment when she is casting a glance backward into the past.
One of my first delights in exploring the woods around our Jackson home was the discovery of a grouping of Lady’s Slippers. I feel a connection in time and place when I consider how this simple pleasure has been shared with generations before me, and with the proper care, will continue for generations to come.
This piece, created in celebration of the new Jackson library, was made from wood, nails and fabric salvaged from the Trickey Barn. The stone from Jackson Falls hangs in a crocheted pendulum and represents the delicate balance between preserving the past and preparing for the future. The library project is a magnificent example of our community coming together to preserve a truly exceptional piece of our “Ever Present Past”.
