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Writing an Oak Leaf

By Joanne Masding 2025 - 2026

Writing an Oak Leaf is comprised of print onto ceramic slab, copper support and extruded and glazed stoneware.

Images of historical woodblock engravings of botanicals are translated into symbols through cross-stitch pattern software. 

Portrait J Masding 1720081682 Joanne Masding

Leaf Litter (on a long branch)

New Rehang (series 3)

Fix It There

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