Green fingered talisman of protection 2021 embroidery, glass beading and sequins 20 x 12 x 0.2 cm
Embroidered amulets have historically been made as a protection from the evil eye. This small work was made in opposition to the proposed new quarry in proximity to the Arthur’s Seat State Park (the plans are to extend the granite quarry adjacent to the park that ceased operation in 1998) as a horror vacui ~ a fear of empty space or in this case a fear of an emptying out of nature. These are desperate times, surely after all our environment endures we must 'mother' nature and move forward as protectors.