Library of embroidered species
The Forest Library of the Botanical Garden of Ushuaia (JBU) - A project we started in October 2022 with a grant from the Williams Foundation, where a biologist, a web programmer from the university and 16 embroiderers from the community worked. We unite science and art.
The Project
Ushuaia Botanical Garden Forest Library (JBU) - A project we started in October 2022 with a grant from the Williams Foundation.
We set out to create a virtual library that can be accessed through QR codes located on the JBU interpretive trail signage.
Research was conducted on the species listed in the JBU floristic report and the material found was catalogued to form the library.
The page that hosts the virtual library was the result of the work of a student of the UNTDF Systems career.
With the idea of contributing to the dissemination of the species through art, we created the Embroidered Library, a joint effort of sixteen embroiderers from our community.
In addition, we invited young people to a training on native and exotic flora of the JBU to talk about this project, from their experience, in this traveling exhibition.
Stages of development
1- Selection of species for embroidery
Based on the Floristic Survey carried out in the Botanical Garden of Ushuaia, 48 species were selected to be represented in the Embroidered Library.
2- Preparation for embroidery
The designs were composed and transferred to fabric. The selection of colors to represent each illustration was made and the embroidery kits were assembled.
3- Monthly meetings of the embroidery group
A group of 16 embroiderers was formed and met to work at the JBU Tea House twice a month.
4- Embroidery display stand assembly
A group of 16 embroiderers was formed and met to work at the JBU Tea House twice a month.
5- Youth training on species
A call was made through social networks to young people who wanted to participate and learn about the species that had been embroidered in order to present them later on.
7- Exhibition of the Library in different parts of the world.
We took the Library for walks to different places and it was always very well accepted.
