Arcadian Winter. 2016. Hand embroidered yarn on burlap. 48 x 48 in. (121.9 x 121.9 cm). Installation view with Hamilton Urns Stenciled wallpaper, Wallach Art Gallery.

 

WOE IS ME TO TELL IT THEE,
WINTER WINDS IN ARCADY!
BROKEN PIPES AND VOWS FORGOT,
SCATTERED FLOCKS RETURNING NOT,
FROZEN BROOK AND DRIFTED HILL,
ASHEN SUN AND SONG-BIRDS STILL;
SONGS OF SUMMER AND DESIRE
CROONED ABOUT THE WINTER FIRE;
SHEPHERD LADS WITH SILVER HAIR,
SHEPHERD MAIDS NO LONGER FAIR.

— WILLA CATHER