"Satisfied: In Stillness" Original Abstract Embroidery, 10 x 10 Inches
As I walked the old growth forest of the Pacific Northwest, I stopped to stare up at the trees. They were so big and sturdy, reaching up to the sky with a humble unhurriedness. Having patiently grown year after year, they were now impossibly big. I wanted to be more like them, more patient and more still, not missing the beauty of life around me that I can easily overlook in hurriedness and busyness.
This piece captures that moment in the forest, a reminder of slow growth and stillness. The ring symbolizes one year of growth in a tree, while the varied textures and colors surrounding it symbolize the wonders we can stop to appreciate if we will only slow down and be still.
F R A M I N G – This artwork is intended to be displayed on the wall framed, but it can also be set on a floating shelf or bookshelf. If you are interested in custom framing or want to know more about how to best frame and care for embroidered pieces, please contact me. I'd love to help!
D E T A I L S
Upcycled fabric embroidered with cotton thread, wool yarn, and beads
10" x 10" (25.4cm x 25.4cm), approximately 1/4" (0.65 cm) thick
Mounted using archival techniques on conservation matboard with a cotton backing. This helps protect the stitching from sagging over time and prepares it for framing.
As I walked the old growth forest of the Pacific Northwest, I stopped to stare up at the trees. They were so big and sturdy, reaching up to the sky with a humble unhurriedness. Having patiently grown year after year, they were now impossibly big. I wanted to be more like them, more patient and more still, not missing the beauty of life around me that I can easily overlook in hurriedness and busyness.
This piece captures that moment in the forest, a reminder of slow growth and stillness. The ring symbolizes one year of growth in a tree, while the varied textures and colors surrounding it symbolize the wonders we can stop to appreciate if we will only slow down and be still.
F R A M I N G – This artwork is intended to be displayed on the wall framed, but it can also be set on a floating shelf or bookshelf. If you are interested in custom framing or want to know more about how to best frame and care for embroidered pieces, please contact me. I'd love to help!
D E T A I L S
Upcycled fabric embroidered with cotton thread, wool yarn, and beads
10" x 10" (25.4cm x 25.4cm), approximately 1/4" (0.65 cm) thick
Mounted using archival techniques on conservation matboard with a cotton backing. This helps protect the stitching from sagging over time and prepares it for framing.
As I walked the old growth forest of the Pacific Northwest, I stopped to stare up at the trees. They were so big and sturdy, reaching up to the sky with a humble unhurriedness. Having patiently grown year after year, they were now impossibly big. I wanted to be more like them, more patient and more still, not missing the beauty of life around me that I can easily overlook in hurriedness and busyness.
This piece captures that moment in the forest, a reminder of slow growth and stillness. The ring symbolizes one year of growth in a tree, while the varied textures and colors surrounding it symbolize the wonders we can stop to appreciate if we will only slow down and be still.
F R A M I N G – This artwork is intended to be displayed on the wall framed, but it can also be set on a floating shelf or bookshelf. If you are interested in custom framing or want to know more about how to best frame and care for embroidered pieces, please contact me. I'd love to help!
D E T A I L S
Upcycled fabric embroidered with cotton thread, wool yarn, and beads
10" x 10" (25.4cm x 25.4cm), approximately 1/4" (0.65 cm) thick
Mounted using archival techniques on conservation matboard with a cotton backing. This helps protect the stitching from sagging over time and prepares it for framing.