In Citrus Mosaic, Jeanne M. Connolly continues her vibrant homage to the Valencia orange, this time framing the citrus form within a patchwork of cool-toned textures and patterned fragments. A radiant burst of orange, ivory, and tangerine fabric scraps sits at the center—evoking the heart of the fruit—while surrounding fields of shredded denim, translucent tulle, graphic stripes, and multicolored prints form a dynamic visual collage.

The piece suggests a sense of order emerging from chaos, as if the orange is being revealed through broken tiles or gathered memories. Connolly’s use of recycled materials and intuitive tufting techniques brings tactile richness and visual rhythm to the work, while soft pinks, moss greens, and plum purples add warmth and contrast. Citrus Mosaic captures both the playful and the poetic, offering a layered meditation on beauty, reuse, and the fragmented vibrancy of everyday life.

Framed: 24 x 24 cm