Recent Research and Workshops
A series of workshops and projects exploring natural inks -
informing a collection of essays that will be woven into a book.
Above: During my five week Maker Creator Fellowship at Winterthur, I made a palette from garden refuse while researching historic inks in the manuscript collection, and learning more about repeat pattern on textile.
Above: Invasive Inks Workshop - Cunningham Fall State Park, September 2023 I prepared a palette of inks from unwanted botanicals in the park while Artist-in-Residence.
Above: 'Drawing with Nature' Thurmont Regional Library, Thurmont, Maryland, September 2023
while Artist-in-Residence at Cunningham Falls State Park
Above: Magic Lemonade - Natural inks and pH shifts
Visiting artist with Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Camp June 2023
Above: Resilient Palette: Tea and Flowers
April 2023 at Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden,
Presented by Chimaera Gallery in partnership with Da Vinci Art Alliance’s Everyday Futures Fest
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Ephemeral Partner Palette: Winter 2023
Handmade Artist Inks: Wissahickon Walnut, Hibiscus, Soda Ash, and Thai Tea
Handmade Watercolor Pan Colors: Turmeric, Matcha, Charcoal from vine clippings, beets
Pigment Samples: Turmeric, cocoa, hibiscus and matcha
Even in the colder months, there is color to be found in Philadelphia–foraged from nature and the pantry. The Ephemeral Partner Palette is meant to be shared, centering conversations about community and ecology through connection–to the land to to each other. |
