ReBlossom is an homage to quiet courage—the kind that dares to bloom first. Inspired by the almond blossom, one of the earliest and most delicate harbingers of spring, this piece captures the tension between fragility and resilience. Often flowering while the chill of winter still lingers, the almond tree becomes a symbol of hope, risk, and bold femininity.
Constructed from repurposed fabrics, vintage linens, and hand-dyed scraps, ReBlossom continues Connolly’s commitment to eco-conscious creation. The soft, overlapping petals are meticulously hand-stitched in visible seams, highlighting the labor of care and the patchwork nature of identity and recovery. At its center, a burst of vibrant pink and orange thread mimics the blossom’s core—alive, reaching, unapologetically radiant.
This work is not simply a flower. It is a declaration: that rebirth can be stitched slowly, gently, and still possess extraordinary power. ReBlossom invites viewers to witness beauty in becoming—to honor those first, tender steps back into light.
- Subject Matter: Abstract Flora
- Collections: Textile Art