Knit, Purl, Sow, An Exhibit of Botanically-Accurate Knitted Plants and Flowers

Knit, Purl, Sow
“Anatomically Correct Hibiscus” (2013) by Tatyana Yanishevsky

Knit, Purl, Sow is an exhibition at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden that features botanically-accurate knitted sculptures of flowers, vegetables, and plants. The exhibit features 21 artworks total, with contributions by Rhode Island artist Tatyana Yanishevsky, New York–based Australian artist Ruth Marshall, and textile artist Santiago Venegas. The exhibit, which opened in October 2013, will run until January 22nd, 2014.

Knit, Purl, Sow
“Tiger Lily” (2011) by Tatyana Yanishevsky

Knit, Purl, Sow
“Lotus” (2013) by Ruth Marshall

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