Pressed Plant Material
I am a lifelong gardener and have lived in Wethersfield, Connecticut for most of my life. I have spent many years with my hands in the soil, watching the marvel of the plant cycle – from seed, to flower, to fruiting plant. I have been making art out of pressed plants for over 35 years, using five beautiful handmade wooden presses by my husband. I started The Flowered Press in 2021. My artwork comes from plants that I have grown from seeds, harvested from generous friend’s gardens, and collected by roadsides throughout the northeast. I often deconstruct plants into their component parts to reveal shapes and colors that are not always evident with the fresh, whole plant which contributes interesting design elements to my compositions. My original artwork is available for purchase and I also take commissions and offer pressed botanical art workshops. If you are interested, please contact me at info@thefloweredpress.com Several of my pressed botanical art designs have been selected for national juried art exhibitions and solo exhibitions throughout New England.
My artwork transforms pressed and dried botanical materials into compositions that invite close observation. I deconstruct flowers into their smallest components - individual petals, sepals, and fragments and use these elements as building blocks for larger designs. Through this process, I aim to present familiar natural materials in unexpected ways, encouraging viewers to see them with fresh eyes. The initial reaction to my work is often one of delightful confusion. Viewers frequently mistake my botanical compositions for watercolor paintings or pen and ink drawings, only to discover with surprise that they are observing actual plant matter. This moment of revelation consistently draws people closer to examine the work more carefully, a response that lies at the heart of my artistic intention. My practice centers on revealing the extraordinary within the ordinary, highlighting the intricate details in nature that we often overlook. The transformation that occurs during the pressing and drying process is itself a form of artistic alchemy. Fresh flowers and leaves give up their three-dimensional form, becoming flattened through the application of pressure and time. This metamorphosis reveals hidden structures: the delicate network of veins threading through petals becomes visible, colors also shift and intensify in unexpected ways, and textures emerge that were previously obscured by the plant’s fresh form. My work celebrates both the fragility and resilience of botanical life. My goal is to slow down the viewer’s gaze to foster a deeper appreciation for the complex beauty of nature that surrounds us every day.
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