I explore the human perception of nature through weavings, natural dyes, soft sculptures, prints, and photographs that reference cultural histories in relationship to the natural landscape. Concepts that illustrate experiences of vicarious resilience and positive thinking will always permeate my work, as it is at the heart of my activist practice as an art therapist. Finished works at: http://stephanylatham.comTumblr (3.0; @asuncame)http://asuncame.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/149ee58106acb7879147146324b7fb77/tumblr_mlz4g1vl1z1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/628e2def42889698bd243344f45ad82b/tumblr_mlz4g1vl1z1r23nqbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Nicholas Conservatory in Rockford, IL.</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/49100201992http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/49100201992Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:28:49 -0500stephany lathambromeliadsnature conservatoryplantscolorpatternnature<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3dcc695418537b22929231c0b073965d/tumblr_mlz30sjJdz1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8ffbe139c66c4d1d6a0fdaa7f320249f/tumblr_mlz30sjJdz1r23nqbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2652bb45c6412e2fa10e175ba1bc0404/tumblr_mlz30sjJdz1r23nqbo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>New dyed skeins.  Goldenrod, Alkanet, used Coffee grounds, Indigo, and Black-Eyed Susan.</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/49097890580http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/49097890580Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:58:04 -0500stephany lathamweavingwarpingnatural dyesUrban Prairie Dye Projectcolorwoolcotton<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8cfdcfcf883879cdb913058a76728cf0/tumblr_mlouv870Ut1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I am extremely attracted to chartreuse colors these days.  Here is one of my favorite photographs of a palm plant that is naturally saturated with color…</p> <p>Kells Bay, County Kerry, Ireland, 2012.</p> <p>By Stephany Latham.</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/48668635464http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/48668635464Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:25:00 -0500stephany lathamKells bay gardensIrelandchartreusepalmcolorphotoplants<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4e5c55e8a482b6d03c9748af01537644/tumblr_ml7xfpXlxN1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Succulent patterns and textures. The unique metaphor I love about these plants is the meaning behind their scientific name —<em>always living.</em></p> <p><em><br/></em>Photograph by Stephany Latham</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/47906878766http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/47906878766Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:02:13 -0500stephany lathamsucculentsalways livingindoor gardeningnatural patternstexturescolorNew Update: I moved! I recently accepted a new position as an art therapist, moved to a new city,...http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/47904645529http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/47904645529Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:30:00 -0500indoor gardeningmovingart therapynew graduatestudio spacewritingupdate<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7e08099be362c011da78c31039356283/tumblr_ml7v9lcQ3d1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Succulents, 2013.</p> <p>Photograph by Stephany Latham</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/47903563325http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/47903563325Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:15:21 -0500stephany lathamsucculentsnew loft spaceindoor gardeningpatterncolortexture<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/81f37090ce022bc81040c773a6595d8e/tumblr_mkdne54yT81r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Colors and textures of inspiration. Panama City, Panama. 2013.</p> <p>Photograph: Stephany Latham</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/46510425835http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/46510425835Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:37:17 -0500stephany lathamcolorgradationplantstextureinspirationpatternnatural patterns<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2d892339ffea366de5524205adcabf8d/tumblr_mka1rhZvBc1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b31d9895d40c20e6ef69eb30bcc63ada/tumblr_mka1rhZvBc1r23nqbo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>A peak inside my draft sketchbook.</p> <p>Stephany Latham, 2013.</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/46345170222http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/46345170222Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:57:17 -0500stephany lathamdraftstextiles sketchesgoose eyelove yourselfgraph paperweave structureThank you for your kind words! Keep up the beautiful blog. Warmest regards, Stephanyhttp://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/46302671995http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/46302671995Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:49:15 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f40bd7e13f042244b4d7745e4c02a59b/tumblr_mk2yldB6q41r23nqbo2_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Indigo wefting this time.  Natural dye Ikat next time.</p> <p>Looming progress work by Stephany Latham.</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/46014757920http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/46014757920Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:05:37 -0500stephany lathamindigonatural dyesWEFTWarptextilesfloor loomweavingprogress work<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fdfb5c08686fed52d82fa0caa81b4321/tumblr_mk2xqoWzg01r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f3d10710da9e250b228a437a6d406caf/tumblr_mk2xqoWzg01r23nqbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Winter dyeing with black-eyed Susans.</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/46013353967http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/46013353967Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:47:12 -0500natural dyesstephany lathamUrban Prairie Dye Projectcolorflowersblack-eyed susanschicagonature in chicago<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a2e353e5c05f9d978f28be7de5c7299d/tumblr_mk2xcel31q1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/98e857ea5e36ead9a64944737e34db52/tumblr_mk2xcel31q1r23nqbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Triangles. Weave Structures. Windows.</p> <p>Progress work by Stephany Latham.</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/46012702750http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/46012702750Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:38:38 -0500stephany lathamTrianglestextileswindow framesweavingnatural dyes<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/16cc06c702ae6b5a2305db4f1ed61257/tumblr_mjv9wuO4Op1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ae236b6964f3b851895004b2a310679b/tumblr_mjv9wuO4Op1r23nqbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Triangles. Pattern. Subjective Experience.</p> <p>The above photo is a branch of a fern that only grows on high altitude canopies of trees.  I had the luxury of spending time in these trees and photographed these plants in Boquete, Panama.</p> <p>The second work is one of my side projects that focuses on weaving without a loom by concealing industrial objects with soft, naturally colored, woven fibers inspired by the above experience.</p> <p>Progress Work by Stephany Latham.</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/45682212946http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/45682212946Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:29:00 -0500stephany lathamweavingtrianglespatternFernscolortapestrysubjectivitynaturepanamaartists on tumblr<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/da83309395961c8b457cc721de796e79/tumblr_misb4sG0wM1rqw52vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Sheila Hicks working on</span><em> Solferino Tacubaya</em><span> in Taxco el Viejo, Guerrero, Mexico, 1960-61</span></p> <p></p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44988234481http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44988234481Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:12:13 -0600sheila hicksWeavestapestry loomVintage photographsinspiration<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f4623c86b892f80945bc6b1a0aa68c07/tumblr_mj92skyqtl1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>After my massive posting about sloths, I thought I would actually publish some progress work on here.  I recently created a sample I made using a flour resist technique on some old canvas cloth I inherited.  I have so much of it that I am thinking of turning it into up-cycled upholstery on some furniture that needs repairing.  My plan is to incorporate this cloth while utilizing hand weaving techniques similarly seen in Gunta Stolzl’s “African Chair” piece.  Also, this canvas cloth was once part of one of two couches I grew up on, built by my father.  Back when I was a child I grew up on furniture that was mostly constructed by him: my bed, the family couches, my desk, the wooden floors, and now recently he did a complete make-over on the roof.  It is inspiring to think how objects can continue to be re-invented.</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44715697237http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44715697237Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:48:00 -0600stephany lathamsurface designupholsteryflour-resisttextilesdesigncanvas clothfabricpatterntextureideas<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/022f0efa9917f1e507ded0ecc27c2837/tumblr_mj91oxh2oG1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0535ce17f28206d8d8b904d3fef175bf/tumblr_mj91oxh2oG1r23nqbo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f278b3e2501e9a5d26d687626034f364/tumblr_mj91oxh2oG1r23nqbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>So when I was in Panama, I made a friend that just so happens to be a sloth. Look who decided to come out and play..</p> <p>Photograph by Stephany Latham</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44714389527http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44714389527Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:24:00 -0600stephany lathamslothspanamarainforestsslothsmilesanimalsphotohikingadventuresinspirationhappiness<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/775d0981875155f4b7d42f9db8c75543/tumblr_mj7aee6qLU1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/20e2b1d52c5de81dd247a4f1a4817d90/tumblr_mj7aee6qLU1r23nqbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The ground floor in a nearby rainforest in Boquete, Panama.</p> <p>Photograph by Stephany Latham</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44640117991http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44640117991Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:37:26 -0600stephany lathampanamaphotolichenplantshikingground floorrainforestscolorbiodiversitytexturepatternculture<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/31eb44e27f60002b9336f1b09972480c/tumblr_mj7a3263Ni1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A juxtaposition of old world and new world within Panama City.  I love the tiny brick patches with these ruins.  It’s like viewing a mended textile or a weave structure.</p> <p>Photograph by Stephany Latham</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44639728250http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44639728250Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:30:00 -0600stephany lathamruinspanamaweave structurebuildingarchitecturebrickcloudsovercast<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9e4932e3e9a52f8e2ff4b9fa22778f2c/tumblr_mj79uc1DuF1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bamboo textures and patterns.  Panama City, Panama.</p> <p><br/>Photograph by Stephany Latham</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44639435572http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44639435572Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:25:00 -0600stephany lathambamboopatterntexturecolordesignnaturepanamaphotosunburst<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4b6453e903b313f763eee3357361539d/tumblr_mj79c7CBgC1r23nqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cbb6392206e0fe0fd67d509f263aa71a/tumblr_mj79c7CBgC1r23nqbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Bromeliad color inspiration from Boquete, Panama.</p> <p>Photograph by Stephany Latham</p>http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44638831029http://asuncame.tumblr.com/post/44638831029Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:14:31 -0600bromeliadsgreenredpinkplantsnaturecolorinspirationstephany latham