Sea Anemone Baskets
Coiled baskets, 2010-2011
On two visits to the coast of northern California, I was captivated by the rich diverse life of tidepools, especially sea anemones. This series of coiled baskets captures the changing nature of the sea anemone which closes to protect itself from drying out when above water, and opens its tentacles under water. Each of these pieces has a long extension with "tentacles" that can be hidden inside, coiled around the opening, or extended from the basket. The bottom of each piece resembles the anemone tightly closed. Though similar in form and color, each basket has its own unique character, representing the importance of the individual even in an aggregating society.
On two visits to the coast of northern California, I was captivated by the rich diverse life of tidepools, especially sea anemones. This series of coiled baskets captures the changing nature of the sea anemone which closes to protect itself from drying out when above water, and opens its tentacles under water. Each of these pieces has a long extension with "tentacles" that can be hidden inside, coiled around the opening, or extended from the basket. The bottom of each piece resembles the anemone tightly closed. Though similar in form and color, each basket has its own unique character, representing the importance of the individual even in an aggregating society.