Saint Beargrass - 2018
20" x 24"
Acrylic on wood
$6,000
From the "Oregon Native Saints" series
Notes from the artist:
In the early summer in eastern Oregon, where the altitude is higher and the landscapes are breathtaking, you can see this tall, gorgeous, floating, lace-like, club-shaped flower. The plant blooms once every five to ten years. Seeing many at once is miraculous and magical. Beargrass is one of the first plants that grows on land scorched by fire, which helps to bring the rest of the vegetation, fungus, and animals back. Beargrass provides food for mountain goats, bedding material for bears, and excellent weaving material for baskets and clothing. The fibers are flexible and tough.
