Painted waxed linen or indigo dyed raffia, plaited cane or bamboo, my baskets speak in a contemporary voice about something very ancient. Exploring traditional techniques, I strive to create my own personal and richly evocative vessels.
The materials are colored before I start working with the general shape in mind. A restricted color pallet has been one of most stimulating aspects of my coiled baskets. Coiling is time consuming and encourages a meditation on form. Plaiting is faster and allows me to modify the form as I work. Color and texture play a bigger role in my plaited baskets
I teach a basketry workshops in coiling and hexagonal plaiting encouraging mastery of technique and personal exploration. My Sources of Inspiration workshop also includes a basketry element.
