Woven Past : roots entwined
Bronze Panel with Basket Pattern
Bronze Panel Close Up
Replica Bark Shredders
Passenger Shelter Top
Passenger Shelter
Cedar Fronds in Shelter Window
Cedar Fronds - Close Up
Pavement with Woven Basket Pattern
Bronze Panel with Basket Pattern
Pavement with Woven Basket Pattern
Pavement with Woven Basket Pattern
Whirly Gig
Celebrating Completion!
Bronze Panel with Basket Pattern
Bronze Panel Close Up
Replica Bark Shredders
Passenger Shelter Top
Passenger Shelter
Cedar Fronds in Shelter Window
Cedar Fronds - Close Up
Pavement with Woven Basket Pattern
Bronze Panel with Basket Pattern
Pavement with Woven Basket Pattern
Pavement with Woven Basket Pattern
Whirly Gig
Celebrating Completion!
Bronze Panel with Basket Pattern
Pavement with Woven Basket Pattern
Artist Statement
I was inspired by the natural history of the area where the Salish once gathered plant material to produce woven goods for utilitarian use and trading. My art concept serves to honor the fading craft of woven goods such as basketry (as illustrated in this work), cradles, mats, food prepration vessels, clothing, and ceremonial attire, to name a few.
The work also calls attention to the sustainable approach the Salish incorporated in working with environmental resources such as cedar and other plant material.
Commissioning Agency
Sound Transit