Cedar and iris Fan

Cedar and Iris Fan Is Done

February 15, 2013 By Melinda

This fan is approximately 5' wide by 4.5' tall and 2" deep. It is made out of my favorite ornamental plum branches, Siberian iris stalks, New Zealand flax, and inner bark of the Western red cedar. I love the textures and smells of the materials while working. When I conceived this, I thought I'd end up applying … [Read more...]

Cedar Bark and Iris Fan

October 11, 2010 By Melinda

This cedar bark, Siberian iris, and handmade paper fan, demonstrates the beauty found in familiar, ancient forms. I'm grateful to Linda and David, for giving me the opportunity to create this piece for them, using materials from their beautiful garden. (37”tall x 24” wide x 2” deep) … [Read more...]

Forty years ago, while sitting on the beach playing with my young children, I made my first basket out of a pile of willow trimmings someone had tossed there. It looked wildly made like a crazy bird’s nest. While being together with my two sons on a beautiful Pacific Northwest shoreline, this simple experience of crafting with the natural materials at hand kindled a passion for creating forms using plant fibers. I thank my family, my community, and all my teachers for cultivating this gift in me.
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