At this cute little English pub in the country, I found this plant the likes of which I have never seen before. This is no stunted Prairie growth! It is taller than the building beside it!
this is me inside it, looking up
the above ground root system
what is this plant??!!??
And true to Vancouver Island's mild climate and rainy roots, flowers were still blooming profusely.
- an artist collective of Canadian women who understand the power of the stitch and who utilize textiles to create art. They work with the threaded needle to stitch into whatever can be pierced while pulling from an inventory of techniques (embroidery, painting, quilting, mixed media, image manipulation) to give their work meaning. After annual research sessions together they return to their studios to produce work for group exhibitions and sales.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Standing Relations inspiration continued... 3
It wasn't all study, sketch, photograph... we also made sure we were kept lubricated and rested.
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I too have photos of that plant and was wondering what it was. Thanks for the shot on the roots.I didn't think of getting that close.
ReplyDeleteThat's a Gunnera--and those "roots" are actually the flower.
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