Pines Endure, 2014, bobbin lace, 14 x 20.5 in. / 35.56 x 52.07 cm.

Pines Endure, Laura Friesel, 2014, bobbin lace, 14 x 20.5 in. / 35.56 x 52.07 cm.

In Japanese art, the evergreen pine is a symbol of endurance. "Pines Endure" features the traditional Japanese symbol for the pine tree, drawn at an angle as though blown in a storm. Milanese and Monition/Duchesse lace stitches are used for the pines and white with metallic silver for the wind.