Monday, August 18, 2008

My Greenwood Project








Greenwood is the name of a heritage home in my town. Bequeathed to the town by Phoebe Hyde, it has been maintained and opened to the public to share the history in which Greenwood and it's past residents (particularly Phoebe) played. Inspired by the story and photographs on display, I decided to make a mixed media fabric board chronicling Greenwood's history.
Using a linen background and vintage lace and printing the images and story on fabric I assembled the pieces onto three panels in a free-standing screen. The materials were chosen to blend with the surroundings in which it would be displayed.
A satisfying project and an opportunity to experiment with fabric journalling.....my next fabric projects will also include images of Hudson that I've taken recently.

4 comments:

kate said...

This is wonderful Joanna. Are you displaying this at Greenwood? If not, I hope you do!

Joanna Olson said...

Hi Kate - Thanks!
Yes Greenwood now has it and I've had some nice feedback from it too.....

azirca said...

Hi Joanna, lovely to meet you.
This is a gorgeous work of art.
Thanks so much for your recent comment on my blog, I really appreciate it.
Kind Regards
Azirca

MaddyLane Designs said...

Wow Joanna, your Greenwood project is msot outstanding Bravo! Love it, exceptional creation and work!
MaddyLane