H: 4 (from rim); 7 (from tips of main ribs)" | W: 19" | D: 12"
Single-hoop, four-legged rib basket of akebia
Your Name:
Dee McMillen
City:
New York
State:
NY
Artist Statement:
I enjoy making useful and visually interesting objects out of surplus, unwanted, or undervalued materials that might otherwise be discarded. A short while ago I began weaving baskets, after attending a natural basketry workshop. Currently, I use fibers such as corn husk (collected from urban green markets) and akebia (an unwelcome guest in a friend's backyard) to explore my passion for this art form.