Portrait of a Sabal
The sabal palm is the Florida state tree and for indigenous people it was an important species, providing shade, building materials and food. This series depicts animals and plants who also depend on and live with Sabal palm.
Portrait of a Sabal: Shelter and shade (Blue-gray gnatcatcher, Green Anole, Virginia Creeper) 2026 14 H x 12 W x 4 D Lizella, terra sigillata, underglaze, hand dyed silk organza, copper wire
Portrait of a Sabal: Rooted (Eastern Gray Squirrel, Ruby crowned kinglet, Rabbit foot fern) 2026 17 H x 12 W x 8 D Lizella, terra sigillata, underglaze, hand dyed silk organza, copper wire
Portrait of a Sabal: Rise and sing (Northern Mockingbird, American green tree frog, Wild grape vine) 2026 17 H x 12 W x 5 D Lizella, terra sigillata, underglaze, hand dyed silk organza, copper wire
Portrait of a Sabal: Waystation (Ruby throated hummingbird, Southern black racer snake, air potato) 2026 14 H x 10 W x 5 D Lizella terra sigillata, underglaze, hand dyed silk organza, copper wire