Guest Blog: Pebble inspiration by Margaret Oomen of Resurretion Fern
Margaret Oomen of Resurrection Fern shares some lovely inspiration with you today. I just may be collecting my own pebbles, seashells, pine cones and some of nature’s other souvenirs. – jen
By guest contributor Margaret Oomen
“A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral.”
- Antoine de Saint-ExupéryFlight to Arras
Similarly when I place a smooth pebble into the palm of my hand and place it in my pocket it ceases to be just another pebble. It becomes a tiny little portion of the Earth’s vast crust that connects each and every one of us. It speaks to me without words, in a language that is universal. It tells me of its journey, its gradual reshaping by the strong forces of nature. It allows me to cover it with fiber and others to paint, draw or assemble it into pleasing patterns and collections.
Summer is approaching in my part of the world and that means for many, visits to the river, lakes and seashores. It would only be natural if a few pebbles ended up in your pocket. I wanted to share this post to show you some of my favorite pictures from fellow rock collectors. I hope that they might inspire you. I threw in a few on my own just for fun.
About the contributor: Margaret Oomen, a rural physician and textile artist, has been a gatherer and maker of things for as far back as she can remember. Aside from a spinning and printmaking class, she is completely self-taught. She draws her inspiration from her treasure-hunting family—especially her father, her own scientific and medical backgrounds, and her great respect and love of the natural world. Her work has been shown at PS122 Gallery in New York as part of the Yarn Theory Show and at bookhou in Toronto among others. Her work has also been featured in mags & on blogs, including: Country Living Magazine, Design*Sponge, Apartment Therapy, Elle Décor SA, Craftzine.com & more. Her website can be found at Here.
oh, oh, oh… love these all SO MUCH. Gorgeous and inspiring collection.
by second storie on June 18, 2010 at 10:24 am.
Beautiful words and work.
Becca
by Becca on June 19, 2010 at 6:59 pm.
Lovely post!
by Joanne on June 20, 2010 at 1:25 pm.
These are exquisitely pretty images! Thanks for sharing them.
by Jen on June 20, 2010 at 10:55 pm.
Truly inspiring post, thanks. I never expected to see such beautiful and creative work done with one of nature’s most common materials!
Brig
by BrigaBauble on June 21, 2010 at 11:41 am.
Beautiful post Margie! Thank you for including my collection, I’m honored
by Geninne on June 21, 2010 at 6:18 pm.
i adore this post!
by suzanne l. vinson on June 21, 2010 at 10:37 pm.