Floribunda is as ephemeral as blossom.
When the petals fade I will plant the dress in warm Spring soil.
The seeds captured within its creases and folds will germinate.
Summer will bring flowers and nectar for bees.
Autumn is for harvesting the seeds and fibres.
In Winter I will use them to make more paper
Completing the circle of creation and growth.
I used assorted seeds and fibres from my own garden to make the paper for Floribunda which included artichoke, assorted grasses, cordyline, honeysuckle flowers and seed heads from poppies, pansies, cornflowers…..
This work was made specifically for ‘THE FUTURE OF PAPER’ Exhibition at La Condamine Chapel and Hotel de la Condamine, Le Vigan, Gard, France.
From 7th May – 22nd May 2010.