Moon Shrine Series

The Moon Shrine series is based on the names given by different cultures to the full moons that occur throughout the year. The full moons and their names serve as a way of marking the year and changing seasonal events. The names are evocative in themselves, but inspiration for the Moon Shrine series is also found in the flora and fauna of my own garden.

Each artwork may include any/all: Painted and dyed white cotton fabric, yarn, thread, beads, duck cloth, vintage scarf, gourd beads, bean seeds, copper foil, feathers, vintage button, organza tulle, velvet, silk fabric,


Shrine of the Crow Moon Detail March Crows are always the noisiest birds in my yard. Collection of Connie Akers		Shrine of the Planting Moon Detail April, May or June Seeds are often beautiful in themselves. Collection of Jane Davila

Shrine of the Red Grass Appearing Moon Detail April Spring begins. Sprouting Grass Moon is an alternative,but less evocative, name. Collection of Lynn Krawczyk		Shrine of the Green Corn Moon Detail June The tender green of new corn covers the fields. Collection of P.D. Crumbaker

Shrine of the Falling Leaf Moon Detail October A carpet of colored leaves covers the ground. Collection of Christine Bell		Shrine of the White Berries Moon Detail July Seventeen robins came and fought over the white berries on the red osier dogwoods. Susan Arnold Collection

Other works in this series are held in several private collections as well as those of:
Mary Zicafoose
Tomme Fent