Lillstreet Art Center presents : leaf root flower fruit by Kristin Field from May 10 - May 31, 2024.
Artist talk on May 30, 6PM CST.
Leaf root flower fruit is a naturally dyed textile exhibit that examines connections between art, science, & nature and highlights working with four natural dyes: indigo leaves, madder root, coreopsis flowers, & black walnuts.
The processes involved in the creation of these pieces are time and labor intensive. From using stitched shibori to create surface designs, to embroidery, to the process of natural dyeing itself, the work underscores the value of slowing down and how doing so allows us to see details and interconnections that we might otherwise miss.
Just as how different parts of each of these four plants (leaf, root, flower, and fruit) are all used for dyeing, the artist is interested in how people can show up in their own unique ways in service of a common goal. She is inspired by a desire to better understand our world and the vastness of just how much we don’t know about the universe. Overall, she hopes her art reminds people of the deep connection we have with the natural world and inspires curiosity.
