The Wildflowers of Wisconsin is a fiber art installation comprised of oversized crocheted flora native to Wisconsin on exhibition in McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg, just outside of Madison, WI. The Madison Public Art Project (MPAP) commissioned Kiersten Darling, a neurodivergent "spoonie" and the hands behind WeaveInMyEnds.com, as the lead fiber artist. Sapphira Afifi led monthly crochet workshops, assisted by Karen Jahns, where the community was invited into the art-making process. Using patterns written by Kiersten Darling, volunteers crocheted individual petals that were incorporated into the final installation.​

 

This public art project raises awareness about climate change and encourages greater stewardship of the land. The mural inspires individuals to rethink their own consumption habits and look at reducing, reusing, recycling, upcycling, foraging, composting, and encouraging pollinator friendly gardening spaces. It is our hope that individuals who participate in this project will feel inspired to act after coming together to create and enjoy this dynamic installation.​

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Installed September 2024 & on view through August 2025

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Visit Wildflowers of Wisconsin & experience the beautiful crochet mural in person at McKee Farms Park -
2930 Chapel Valley Rd. Fitchburg, WI 53711

Mural is located at the tennis court fence

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