Artwork unveiling! Here’s the fabulous block print created by local artist Savannah Freeman, as the centerpiece to our Spectacular Appalachia project. Savannah’s artwork – inspired by the wildflowers that bloom each spring in the Bluebell Preserve — will help spotlight Athens Conservancy’s natural lands and the unique spirit of Appalachian Ohio.
The endeavor is supported by a seed grant from Ohio’s Winding Road. The print will be used to create distinctive products – such as tote bags, t-shirts, and wildflower seed packets — that celebrate the Conservancy’s lands, and showcase the area’s natural beauty, culture, and creativity.
Freeman is a self-taught block-print maker in Athens whose work is heavily influenced by the plants and animals of Southeast Ohio; she also operates Moonville Print Shop.