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Maia Paroginog

Drawing, Painting, and Dyeing

My project was to extract color from native plants, then use the colors in a series of postcard-sized sketches. I completed 4 sketches with alder ink wash, dyed a skein of yarn and two wool socks, and took home 3 8oz jars of alder cone ink.

Residency

#30 Airstream

Feb 20, 2021 – Feb 26, 2021

I was grateful to have time out of my regular schedule to focus on a single project and explore the woodlands. My intention was to create intimate knowledge between myself and the dye plant I chose, which included getting to know where and how the plant grows and its importance to indigenous people. As a visitor to u…

Iconic 1960s Baby Twin trailer with two twin beds, tucked in a lush nook beneath trees. Fire pit and picnic table, adjacent parking, toilet and stovetop, and close access to communal showers.