Blooms and Brollies:
A Passion Project

Blooms and Brollies: An Artistic Tribute to Love, Flowers, and Craftsmanship

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Blooms and Brollies is a visual ode celebrating the enduring spirit and artistry of my mother and grandmother—two extraordinary women whose lives wove together a love for vibrant blossoms, elegant costumes, and the delicate art of sewing.

 

This photographic journey captures the delicate harmony between nature’s fleeting beauty and the timeless craft of textiles, weaving together images of blooming flowers and vintage umbrellas as symbols of resilience, grace, and renewal.

 

Through carefully staged portraits and evocative stilllife, the project explores the blossoms that my mother and grandmother cherished—each petal a whisper of memories, and each stitch a testament to their creativity and care. The colorful and ornate brollies serve as metaphors for protection, femininity, and the unfolding stories behind their sewing tables and garden gates.

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Blooms and Brollies is a celebration of heritage, a tapestry of visual poetry that honors their love for life’s beauty and the enduring power of craftsmanship. It invites viewers to pause, reflect, and feel the gentle embrace of tradition and love blooming eternally through their stories.

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Model: Venus

Location: North Carolina Arboretum