Patched is a project by Jackie Partridge that has been an ongoing photography series since 2018. My work Patched is ongoing and features nature photography and paper making. I have patched trees in a variety of places that I have lived and spent time in such as; Waterloo Region, Montreal, New York, Vermont, Kinmount, Bracebridge, Huntsville and more. Where I add map paper pulp onto trees where the bark has naturally peeled away. I see the act of patching trees as a form of mending the tree in a poetic way. The work is meditative and calming as I spent lots of time hiking and being in the forests. Forest Bathing is an act of surrounding yourself with nature and being present with the moment.
Recently my work Patched was featured in Printmaking Today. Chrystal Cherniwchan wrote a beautiful write up about my work Patched. Check it out below!
Let’s Connect
You can see more of my work from the series Patched here! Patched is an ongoing series of photography which I update on my instagram @jackiepartridge_
you can search the hashtag #patchedproject to see more from this series on Instagram.
Patched Books
You can purchase a hardcover copy of the book Patched that was published in 2018 in my shop. The books are supported by the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund grant I was awarded in 2018. The books are 38 pages and contain a mixture of poems inspired by nature and trees as well as coloured photos of Patched and the process. There is also a PDF Ebook version of Patched available in my shop.
Patched Exhibitions
Connect with me on social media to learn about upcoming exhibitions for Patched - and search the #patchedproject hashtag on Instagram to see more of the project! Click one of the icons below to follow me on social media!
I feel for places.
We walk all over them.
We stomp on them.
We forget about them.
Rarely do we visit.
And when we do -
We drop by unannounced.
Select poem from Patched book by Jackie Partridge.
Patched - Hardcover Book
This one-of-a-kind 38 page book would be a great addition to a nature or art lover’s personal collection. It is printed on premium lustre paper to reduce damage from dust and moisture. Photos are printed in high resolution allowing readers to see the textures in detail.
The 8” x 10” is a mixture of coloured photographs from the art series Patched and nature related poems. At the back of the books is information on the art process of “Patching Trees.” The size of this book makes it the perfect book to display on a coffee table or shelf. Did you know that looking at art you love on a daily basis is said to boost your mood?
What’s Included?
-original art book made by artist Jackie Partridge
-hardcover book - ships wrapped in plastic
-artwork ships safely to prevent bending
-colour printed photographs
- the size of this book is 8”x10”
-free standard shipping in Canada
This is a limited series of artist books -they will not be reprinted again!
Special thanks to the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for making this book possible.