Bones of a Winter Plant

Made at the time of Saint Bridget’s day, which is the traditional start of spring in the old world. It’s the moment where you get the hint that the land is turning a corner. On the Prairie, winter is necessary to scarify the seeds of wild plants, so that they may grow again when warmth returns. This chipping away of the seed in the harsh conditions cannot be avoided if the plant wishes to take root. At Saint Brigid’s day, we sense that change is coming though, and soon the land will shed her cold mantle and face the sun. My rendition of the winter bones of a wild sunflower has paint with thick stone texture, rust, snow, wild plant ash and embedded grain.

36x36x1.5 | $2000