Advocate For Nature

Honoring Rachel Louise Carson,

Marine Biologist, writer, naturalist, one of most influential people of 20^th century

An author of several books, and nature writer, Carson was the winner of National Book Award for The Sea Around Us.  She wrote Silent Spring in 1962 as a warning about chemical pesticide and fertilize use.  The book led to testimony before Congress and national television exposure in 1963.  Carson was vilified by chemical industry and some in government for speaking out, but was ultimately proven correct when studies of dead wildlife found high concentrations of chemical pesticides.   

Ocean scene with net overlay, attached only at the top.   Materials and techniques: hand dyed and commercial cottons, metallic mesh. cheesecloth, netting.

 Currently on display at:  The Art of Fiber III: Hidden Dreams, Arts Council of Livingston Parish, LA, through October 28, 2017.

Come join the fun!   Amy's Creative Side  is sponsoring the Blogger's Quilt Festival again this year!