Conversing With the Earth I: Fiery Discourse
- Jun 26, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 9, 2025
by Mary Kay Fosnacht
24" x 32"
This is the first of a series of art quilts to be made for the 20 Perspectives group with the theme of "Conversing With the Earth."
This piece is a reflection on my personal conversation with the earth.
The focal point of the earth is made up of blues and greens symbolizing the abundance of food and water that the planet provides. Yet, it is covered with a shroud of black organza, representing the crisis of climate change overshadowing our precious resources.
The black lines inscribed with white handwriting depict a conversation that remains largely unengaged. The narrative within these lines serves as a call to action with respect, care, and urgency for the planet and those affected by climate change.
Vibrant orange and black ribbons evoke a sense of energy and movement as with our violent weather. The orange embodies the anger of the planet and prompt us to reflect on our interdependence with our common home and the profound impact of our actions.
Technique and Materials: Raw-edge applique, cotton fabric, organza, acrylic paint pen, wool over 80/20 batting
@mfosnacht
Process:
Hand writing on organza:
Experimenting with organza placement:
This is such a fantastic breakdown of the concept you're exploring. Your writing style genuinely makes engaging with the material a real pleasure, and I can see this topic coming up in so many future discussions I have. It really makes you pause and consider whether this kind of interaction is growing or shrinking in importance in our current world https://www.anu.edu.au/ I've been looking forward to someone articulating these ideas so clearly. The quality of your perspective on this subject truly shines through. It’s also important to highlight just how interconnected everything is when we talk about conversing with the earth. This holistic approach you've presented resonates strongly with me because it reminds me of a project I worked on…