Requiem

Barbara Confer

25 x 36 inches

2018

ARTIST STATEMENT

On the North Coast, many old oak trees have become victims of a disease known as Sudden Oak Death, a sickness brought in to the state on plants from South America. Hundreds of old oaks have perished from this disease.The tree pictured here lived in the large regional park behind my house. Even when no longer alive it is still beautiful.

MATERIALS

Cotton, chenille, lace, yarn, trims

GUIDE BY CELL NUMBER

To hear the artist speak about the artwork, call (703) 520-6404 and enter 2180 followed by the # sign.