Every Year This University Employee Rakes Leaves Into Stunning Works Of Art And Leaves It For Students To Find
You might not have a favorite season but Joanna Hedrick, a counselor at the Sacramento State University Student Service Center definitely does. Since 2013, Joanna has been celebrating Fall by arranging the golden autumn leaves of the campus' gingko trees into complex labyrinths and other cool patterns.
"[My art] is about taking something the beauty of nature and making it into something unique—something you don't just pass by," Hedrick told Sactown Magazine.
Her unique art project began when Hendrick wanted to create an interesting backdrop for photos of her two children, 8-year-old Sagan, and 4-year-old Emil. She ended up raking a golden masterpiece from fallen leaves that beautiful nature had to offer, and it quickly gained admirers both on campus and across social media.
Now, she creates about six designs annually when the trees drop their leaves as a gift to students who are studying for their finals. Drawing inspiration from well-regarded British land art icon Andy Goldsworthy, Joanna is constantly outdoing the natural beauty and herself, each time raking more and more complex arrangements.
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I was staring at it, and I was, like, "she forgot the other dot", and then, BAM!, I saw it. Priceless!
I would be worried walking through this as to not mess up the design!
There's a woman who feverishly rakes the sand in front of her condo every day. I bet she might like to do this one.
If you look closely, you can notice that the guy did his best to not mess the pattern when walking to his bike. Bet that he carried the bike out of the labyrinth instead of just riding it.
This was the first thing that came to my mind ! How do those leaves withstand the wind ?
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I can't help but feel jealous, wish the groundskeepers had been this creative when I was there in the late 80s! The designs are all beautiful! Go Hornets!
This was the first thing that came to my mind ! How do those leaves withstand the wind ?
Load More Replies... I can't help but feel jealous, wish the groundskeepers had been this creative when I was there in the late 80s! The designs are all beautiful! Go Hornets!
