World Environment Day, held annually on 5 June, brings together millions of people from across the globe, engaging them in the effort to protect and restore the Earth. This year marks the event’s 50th anniversary.
A year ago I began a year long project to not only educate myself about the state of our earth, but to also do something that would call attention to the major issues that are destroying our environment. Google sent me to World Environment Day, giving me a goal date to complete my project. Although my project is not complete, I have managed to complete 11 out of 12 artworks created to call attention to our decaying earth. (My goal was 12 dresses in 12 months).
One of my goals was to NOT make purchases to create my art. Although I did purchase a few of the little dresses I used for canvases, they came mostly from thrift stores, and from my much too large stash, or were gifted from friends. A special thank you to Julie and Cindy for giving me childhood treasures to make my creations.
I am excited to share that my "Bee Dress" will be featured in Quilting Arts Magazine, later this month. The plight of the bee has been near to my heart as I have struggled for years with raising bees. It seems that each time we get a new start, the crop dusters kill our bees.
My incredibly talented sister has agreed to work with me on a book, featuring each of the dresses completed for the #earthdressseries. An ambitious goal of completing the book by October 2023 will put the book in print by November. I read recently that it is not good to share such specific goals, but it also gives me a deadline and motivation to complete!
Ok, so this is more writing than I usually do in a month's time! I feel like a new chapter of my creative life has begun. Working on a series for a year has made me focus on art in a new way. I've learned so much about myself and look forward to what is down the road for me. God has certainly given me a new direction.
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