After relaxing break in Elounda, work is currently taking all my creative energy - planning experiments after finding my funding applications for bryophyte conservation were successful in tough times - 40 other projects didn't get funding. Not a huge amount of money and only for a year but everything helps.
Very worrying times at Kew at the moment, 125 jobs to go, until the new science strategy is in place I don't know whether my job is secure and whatever happens , things will be very different. I worry that in chasing other funding sources we'll no longer be able to do the conservation work we're known for.
So sign the
petition, ( overseas supporters can do so too, ) and if you're in the UK, ask your MP to support the
Early Day Motion
Meanwhile, inspired by some of the wonderful peeling
Cretan doors, I've returned to finishing off some WIPs ( Works-in-Progress) completing quilting and cutting back through the laminated organza of 'Peeling Portals', companion piece to
' Every Wall is a Door'. I missed the deadline for Sandown Quilt show - at 24 inches square it's too small for entry in other competitions. Maybe next year! Just needs binding and sleeve putting on now.
The colours are stunning. You have captured the essence of your inspiration. Great work.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the struggles at your work. Here in Canada we face the same things in the research and science world. Hard to get funding for all kinds of projects conservation, agriculture etc. Hope things improve.
Goodness, this is an impressive piece. Such a good use of photo to abstraction and an interesting technique as well. Just beautiful with hidden bits upon close inspection.
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous piece! I'll be happy to sign the petition, too, and keep my fingers crossed for you.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea what was going on at Kew. I have signed.
ReplyDeleteLove this work and 24" is the minimum size for Harrogate so why not give it an outing there?
Beautiful work. The colours are stunning.
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