Wildflowers of Wisconsin

media release: The Wildflowers of Wisconsin is a fiber art mural comprised of oversized crocheted flora native to Wisconsin that will be on exhibition in McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg for the upcoming year. The Madison Public Art Project commissioned lead fiber artist Kiersten Darling to create this installation. Over the past year, workshop artist’s Sapphira Afifi and Karen Jahns facilitated monthly crochet workshops inviting the community into the art-making process to learn how to create individual flower petals that are incorporated into the artistic expression.

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

On Oct. 19, join MPAP for a guided mural tour & artist talk. This free event is held at McKee Farms Park where the Wildflowers of Wisconsin is currently on exhibition until August 2025. Come spend an hour in nature with us in conversation with Kiersten Darling and Sapphira Afifi, two of the artists who created this beautiful and important mural. Learn more about their artistic practice, some behind-the-scenes stories, and the inspiration behind this gorgeous large fiber flora mural. We will also have a community discussion about sustainable practices that individuals are taking to support a resilient future and advance climate action.