ARC PROJECT GALLERY
INTERTWINED: The Art of Basketry
Basket making is an ancient craft with a rich history spanning thousands of years. It speaks to heritage and tradition, frequently made for functional purposes but still with such a strong sense of design and imagination. Different regions and tribes have their own unique styles, often passed down from generation to generation. The makers are stewards, maintaining and memorializing their cultures and customs by recording their stories with reed, bark, and vines.
These days, basket making has evolved from its utilitarian roots into a unique form of artistic expression. Our exhibit celebrates this vibrant evolution, showcasing a diverse array of makers who push the boundaries of basketry, blending traditional techniques with a wholly contemporary perspective. With their use of unconventional materials and innovative shapes, the artists incorporate cultural narratives and personal stories into their work. The art in this exhibit is genuinely unexpected, the results of putting an ostensibly simple craft into such creative and original hands.
Rachel Leibman and Linda Tapscott, Curators
Basket making is an ancient craft with a rich history spanning thousands of years. It speaks to heritage and tradition, frequently made for functional purposes but still with such a strong sense of design and imagination. Different regions and tribes have their own unique styles, often passed down from generation to generation. The makers are stewards, maintaining and memorializing their cultures and customs by recording their stories with reed, bark, and vines.
These days, basket making has evolved from its utilitarian roots into a unique form of artistic expression. Our exhibit celebrates this vibrant evolution, showcasing a diverse array of makers who push the boundaries of basketry, blending traditional techniques with a wholly contemporary perspective. With their use of unconventional materials and innovative shapes, the artists incorporate cultural narratives and personal stories into their work. The art in this exhibit is genuinely unexpected, the results of putting an ostensibly simple craft into such creative and original hands.
Rachel Leibman and Linda Tapscott, Curators
Opening Reception:
Saturday, February 22nd, 7-9pm
Curatorial Tour & Artists Talk:
Sunday, March 2nd, 1:30-3:30pm
Pop-Up Basket & Textile Sale:
Sunday, March 16th, 11am-4pm
EXHIBITION: February 22 - April 5, 2025
Saturday, February 22nd, 7-9pm
Curatorial Tour & Artists Talk:
Sunday, March 2nd, 1:30-3:30pm
Pop-Up Basket & Textile Sale:
Sunday, March 16th, 11am-4pm
EXHIBITION: February 22 - April 5, 2025
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Featured Artists:
Barbara M. Berk, Toni Best, Bob Darchi, Emily Dvorin, Rachel Leibman,
Youngmi Angela Pak, Barbara Shapiro, Linda Tapscott, Peeta Tinay, Ealish Wilson
Barbara M. Berk, Toni Best, Bob Darchi, Emily Dvorin, Rachel Leibman,
Youngmi Angela Pak, Barbara Shapiro, Linda Tapscott, Peeta Tinay, Ealish Wilson
