Progress with Labels and Tapestries

 

Handwriting legibility test and additional embroidery outline

 

Embroidery Portrait Studies with text

 

Experiments with label layout inspired by the Talmud

 

Progress in Collection and Documentation

 

Developments in Walking And studies of trash

 

Possible words I associated with this particular specimen:

Thumbnail studies of the specimen for possible print compositions with sample text:

Samples of smaller specimens found on walks mounted on a decorative print. Might later be paired with a detailed calligraphic label inspired by early specimen labels from archeological and discovery expeditions from the 18th to the 20th century. 

Collecting- pieces of wood and root from around the North Shore- And a brief musing on labeling

 

Apple Tree Root from Connor’s Farm Danvers

Specimen Type Unknown- Park by Bridge St. Ryal Side Beverly

Root, Specimen Type Unknown- Cabot Street Beverly

Study and drawing of an Apple tree from Brooksby Farm

Apple Tree, Brooksby Farm

In science the label is as important as the specimen- it tells you exactly what you are looking at and exactly what to look for- I am curious as to how this can be applied to my pieces to help document the experiences of finding the various pieces in my collections, to make them more personal, and more real to the viewer. 

Apple Tree Stump- Brooksby Farm

Specimen Type Unknown- Sally Milligan Park, Beverly