Holly Jackson, mixed media textile artist and teacher
Portfolio
Mardi Gras Float Series:
Lady of Shallott Mardi Gras Float, 1880’s – 2022Colorado Garden of the Gods Float, 1969 – 2023Keukenhof Float, 1969 – 2023Jungle float 1969, 2023Bagatelle Float 1969 – 2023Cherries Float 2023Acorns Float 2023
Disappearing Places Series:
Pile Lighthouse 2022 – stumpwork embroidery/raised embroidery, found objects, recycled fabrics The Last House on Holland Island 2023 – eco/rust dyed fabrics, found objects, antique kid leather, tyvek, paint, wood, copper wire, cotton, recycled sari ribbon, mica, persimmon dyed threadsIslands of the Chesapeake Bay 2023 – shibori fabric, thread, vintage playing cards, found objects, cotton, momigami paperFreshwater/Saltwater 2023Bayou Fairy Tale 2023Acadania 2023
Raised Line Sampler – Featured in “All Stitched Up” by Inspirations MagzazineStumpwork Embroidery/Raised Embroidery Holly branch – sustainable material and studio scrapsCircles – Neocolor 2 crayons, mulberry paper, and reused upholstery samplesStudio sample – painted linen and repurposed textilesMardi Gras Butterfly CostumeBird’s Nest Music BoxChesapeake Skipjack Boat – currently on display at the “Changing Chesapeake” Juried art show at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum through March 2023