SHIN-HEE CHIN
Viriditas (Greenness)
McPherson, Kansas
59” x 72”
Recycled blanket, cotton thread, linen thread, perle cotton, polyester thread
Random weave and stitch (artist’s own technique)
Artist’s Statement: The Latin word Viriditas, derived from fire, air, water, and earth, embodies the concept that “In the food we eat we are to find a healing ability to maintain healthy nourishment and balance.” Hildegard of Bingen, a prominent mystic and philosopher in medieval Europe, often used this Latin term, which encompasses meanings such as greenness, vitality, and abundance. It signifies the life-giving power inherent in greenery. This artwork aims to highlight the profound force of nature, especially the vitality of green life, which inherently possesses beauty.