Catherine Somoza

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is a broad-based community that supports farmers, empowers people to feed their communities, and advocates for an organic future. Their vision is a future where local organic farming nourishes all people, and sustains thriving ecosystems, healthy communities, and fair economies. Each year, MOFGA hosts a poster contest to find a design that captures the essence of the Common Ground Country Fair. My submission, pictured to the right, successfully passed into the final round of voting, amongst 20 other designs.

My design, which revolves around a Border Leicester sheep, illustrates the processes and products of wool as craft. I created a ring around the sheep’s head to represent a start-to-finish cycle by illustrating various instruments and materials associated with traditional wool fiber arts, such as shears, carding combs, and drop spindles. Inspired by my personal passion for knitting, this design aims to honor the traditional makers that are present at the fair!