H: 5" | W: 2.25" | D: 2.25"
This is my third basket in the “Seussesque” series. Modeled after the hat worn by the cat in the Dr Seuss book. I pushed the limits a bit further in my exploration of an exposed spokes technique.
Your Name:
Cael Chappell
City:
Albuquerque
State:
NM
Artist Statement:
Cael Chappell’s basket making grows from his love of basketry. Seventeen years before weaving his first basket, Cael founded Baskets of Africa, a fair trade company committed to economic empowerment for basket weavers from over 15 countries. Traveling across Africa to meet weavers, Cael discovered that basketry is as diverse as it is universal. After years of commitment to the art of basketry, Cael wove his first basket in 2017. He is inspired by global weaving traditions to create his own unique baskets.