Arrowmont Pentaculum Artist Residency, January 2020

Cut cotton duck fabric and test weave. 

Indigo dye strips plus many other fabric pieces.

Weave strips. 

Explore hanging possibilities. 

Exploring other ideas related to the apron as a symbol of work/labor. 

Sea Level Rise

Felt, indigo ink, thread, wood, paint. 

Indigo Installation, Japan, January 2018

Honored to have been part of this global collaboration that exposes our relationship with cloth during a particular time and place. 

Project led by Rowland Ricketts, Associate Professor at Indiana, Bloomington and Manager of Ricketts Indigo. Installed Tokushima, Japan. 

Blue Alchemy: Stories of Indigo, A Documentary Film By Mary Lance

BLUE ALCHEMY: STORIES OF INDIGO is an independent, feature-length documentary about the history, culture, and revival of the blue dye. It’s also about remarkable people around the globe who are using indigo in projects intended to improve life in their communities, preserve cultural integrity, and bring beauty to the world.


https://wp.bluealchemyindigo.com

Source - Book - Atlas of Florida Maritime

The Gulf Stream - a tremendous volume of water - recognized by its deep indigo-blue color - contrasts wit the dull green of surrounding water.

Indigo Dye (Post #6, Inspiration 2 of 3)

Indigo dye is a traditional Japanese staining technique. Recently however, advances are being made by merging the old and new, including the use of rich indigo tones for stylish fashion combinations and interior design. Indigo dye—which creates more beautiful tones with use—has not only taken root in Japan, but is also renowned around the world as ‘Japan Blue.’

Image and text source here.