Headless Female Statue
She Loves Me
Holley Simmons
2021 installation
Outside - Garden
The Inspiration
This now-headless marble statue of an ancient Greek woman has an uncertain history and could be either an original work from the fifth century BC or a copy made in the 17th century. Larz Anderson purchased it for the grounds of Anderson House in 1922 from the family of stonemasons who operated the Flannery Monument Company of Washington, D.C. It has been a staple of the garden since their creation.
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: At She Loves Me, we try to let the flowers speak for themselves -- with some light editing on our part! For this outdoor installation, we wanted to make the florals feel as natural and environmental as possible opting for an overgrown effect and playful interaction between the hard stone and soft living.
THE DESIGNER
Holley Simmons
She Loves Me
Holley Simmons is the Founder + Owner of She Loves Me. Formerly a journalist, Holley brings a genuine curiosity and dedication to every opportunity that comes her way. As the daughter of a seamstress she spent her childhood stitching in shoulder pads and glueing rhinestones to everything - it was the ‘80s after all! She believes these early experiences coupled with her lust for the unknown laid the groundwork for a creative career.
She spends her days cheering on the amazing She Loves Me team, usually after bugging them to bring their thermoses home. She hates to cook but prides herself on making the perfect pot of popcorn.
Photo of Donnamaria by Jonny Edward
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Donnamaria R. Jones
Circa Life Images
Donnamaria is a published, award-winning portrait and event photographer based in the Washington DC-Maryland-Virginia area. She owns and operates Circa Life Images Studio, a 2,500 square foot space located on the north end of Waldorf in Southern Maryland. The spacious facility has a very large bay door entrance and offers a range of professional imaging services to include portrait, lifestyle and automotive photography. The studio is conveniently located off the main thoroughfare, MD Route 301, with ample parking just a few feet from the main entrance. She also travels internationally to provide on location photography services.
