Point Reyes Triptych
Open baskets
Coiled Baskets, hemp and miscellaneous fibers, wood, bones, 2013
Point Reyes Triptych is a set of three coiled baskets created in 2013, following a trip to California, north of San Francisco. In the fall, the gently curving hills on the coast at Point Reyes and around Tomales Bay are a beautiful tan color. For me, the neutral colors of the landscape contrasted with the vibrant spirit of the place. To recreate this juxtaposition, I kept the outside of the baskets neutral, primarily using hemp, while the insides are rich in color and texture. This surprise is revealed when the snugly fitting lids, with handles made from pieces of wood and bones collected on the beach, are removed. These primal pieces are representative of the life giving, nurturing female form, the powerful forces of nature, and the life cycle from birth to death.
Coiled Baskets, hemp and miscellaneous fibers, wood, bones, 2013
Point Reyes Triptych is a set of three coiled baskets created in 2013, following a trip to California, north of San Francisco. In the fall, the gently curving hills on the coast at Point Reyes and around Tomales Bay are a beautiful tan color. For me, the neutral colors of the landscape contrasted with the vibrant spirit of the place. To recreate this juxtaposition, I kept the outside of the baskets neutral, primarily using hemp, while the insides are rich in color and texture. This surprise is revealed when the snugly fitting lids, with handles made from pieces of wood and bones collected on the beach, are removed. These primal pieces are representative of the life giving, nurturing female form, the powerful forces of nature, and the life cycle from birth to death.