THE ARTIST
Jennifer Smith, Ph.D.
Professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
La Jolla, California
Dr. Smith has spent decades collecting and curating art inspired by her scientific work. Her role as Professor of Phycology at Scripps Institution of Oceanography gives her a unique approach to creating these unique pieces of art. Holdfast Botanical is a curated collection of her Scientific Seaweed Herbaria Pressings transmuted into Framed Fine Art Prints.
THE TEAM
Rozy Edwards & Dr. S
Friends and colleagues for over a decade, Rozy Edwards and Dr. Jen Smith come together to present Holdfast Botanical. Rozy specializes in Visual Communications and calls the West Coast home. Together, their shared love for the Ocean and its enduring vitality is the inspiration behind the brand. You're invited to infuse your space with the pulse of life and curiosity for the natural world these works of art evoke.
THE PROCESS
SEAWEED
Seaweed specimens for Holdfast Botanical are collected throughout the Pacific, mostly from the San Diego area and Catalina Island. Dr. Smith brings a unique approach to composing and pressing both rare and common species alike. Each piece is pressed and dried before being digitally transmuted by scanning or photographing. Original pressings fade and degrade over time due to elements like sun, heat and time. Creating a digital version captures the vibrant colors for each reproduction.
THE PRODUCT
FINE ART HEBARIUM
We work closely with a United States based printing and framing house to create a variety of Fine Art options to match your individual style. Artwork is printed on Bright White Watercolor Paper with a variety of framing options including Limited Edition styles. Create space for these stunning, one-of-a-kind piece of art that will bring joy and spark conversation for years to come.
