West Moss-side/Trossachs Yurts

2 weeks ago

West Moss-side Collective at www.facebook.com/forthvalleyartbeat/ Forth Valley Art Beat 8th--16th June Venue 35
Artist Profile
5. Jessica Langford
I love drawing plants, observing the constant movement inherent in their growth and transformation, telling their story from seed to fruit. Using a microscope
reveals a hidden world of minute architecture. By isolating and enlarging details of a plant’s pattern and structure, a seemingly commonplace seed or leaf is transformed into something extraordinary.

I live in Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire and have always been fascinated by plants and wildlife. I’m involved in conservation projects, planting wild flower meadows, hedgerows and creating wildlife habitats.

I studied animation and after many years making my own films for television and with young people, I studied botanical illustration at the Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh. In 2017 I graduated with a Diploma in Botanical Illustration. I’ve exhibited at the Botanics and Dundas Street Gallery with ESBA, Edinburgh Society of Botanical Artists. My hedgerow illustrations were recently included in Gregory Kenicer’s book ‘Scottish Plant Lore’ published by RBGE. ... See MoreSee Less