Landscapes
Seasons Cards for California Heritage Research Project
Born from a powerful collaboration between Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribal Elder Virginia “Ginger” Covert (1945 - 2024) and artist Sophie Wood Brinker through CHIRP’s Visibility Through Art initiative, this series of art postcards highlights the natural rhythms and teachings of the seasons - through the eyes of Nisenan Culture and wisdom.
Guided by Ginger’s vision and voice, each card features a unique pairing of animal and landscape through the seasons, illustrated with care and reverence by Sophie. Ginger reflected,
“Everything we need is provided by nature. Animals are the teachers—they show us how to live, what to eat, and even how to mourn. The lessons are all around us, but it’s up to us to recognize them. Each season provides its own time for everything.”
Illustrations for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History’s “From the Shoreline to the Summit” Exhibit
Santa Cruz County contains a variety of habitats, from the depths of the Monterey Bay to the peaks of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The unique geology and Mediterranean climate create a rich environment for a wide array of flora and fauna, some of which are endemic to this region".
