Contemporary Northwest Coast Weavers
Weaving is a way to communicate stories — a language unto itself spoken only by weavers. The Pacific Northwest Coast has been home to a variety of ancient and distinct weaving traditions unique to each of the region’s Native cultures. Contemporary weavers are engaged in continuing and developing this ancient art form in traditional and new media. This exhibit celebrates the vitality, creativity and commitment of the weaving community and its success.
Participating artists will include Merle Anderson (Haida), Joe Feddersen (Colville), Chloe French (Tlingit), Chepximiya Siyma’ Chief Janice George and Skwetsimeltxw Buddy Joseph (Squamish), Deborah Head (Tlingit), Chief Tsi’li’xw BIll James and Che top ie Fran James (Lummi), Courtney Lipson and Scott Jensen (Non-Indigenous), Marvin Oliver (Quinault, Isleta Pueblo), Kay Field Parker (Non-Indigenous), Susan Pavel (Non-Indigenous), Karen Reed (Chinook, Skokomish, Puyallup), Betty Pasco (Suquamish), Isabel Rorick (Haida), Kathy Rousso (Non-Indigenous), Preston Singletary (Tlingit), Mary Lou Slaughter (Duwamish), Mary Snowden (Non-Indigenous), Gail Tremblay (Onondaga, Micmac) and Diane Douglas-Willard (Haida).
Exhibition Dates:
March 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012Involved Artists:
Diane Douglas Willard, Deborah Head, Fran and Bill James, Kay Field Parker, Susan Pavel, Isabel Rorick, Preston Singletary, Mary Lou Slaughter, Gail Tremblay
Featured Works
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Fran and Bill JamesThe FishermanMixed MediaSOLD -
Fran and Bill JamesThe Basket WeaverMixed Media- 4.5"h
- 2.5"w
- 2.75"d
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Fran and Bill JamesThe SmudgerMixed Media- 4.75"h
- 3.25"w
- 3.5"d
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Fran and Bill JamesThe Storm is ComingHand Spun and Woven Wool, Dyes- 22"h
- 94"w
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Fran and Bill JamesThe Bark GathererMixed Media- 4.75"h
- 2.75"w
- 2.25"d
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Fran and Bill JamesThe SpinnerMixed Media- 4.25"h
- 3"w
- 2"d
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Berry Picking Basket with Lightning DesignYellow Cedar Bark, Red Cedar Bark, Waxed Linen, Bone, Glass Beads- 4.75"h
- 5.75"w
- 5.75"d
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Preston SingletarySmall Navy Tlingit Glass Basket with Blue Design and Beige RimHand Blown and Sandblasted Glass- 4.25"h
- 6"w
- 6"d
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Fran and Bill JamesBreeze on WaterHand Spun and Woven Wool, Dyes- 24"h
- 90"w
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Fran and Bill JamesLarge Cedar Bark BasketCedar Bark- 8.25"h
- 12"w
- 11.50"d
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Fran and Bill JamesRed, Black, Gray and White ShawlHand Spun and Woven Wool, Dyes- 24"h
- 93"w
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Fran and Bill JamesSmall Cedar Bark BasketCedar Bark- 3.75"h
- 6"w
- 5.88"d
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Fran and Bill JamesTan ShawlHand Spun and Woven Wool, Dyes- 25"h
- 99"w
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Fran and Bill JamesBlack Fish Fillet Pattern ShawlHand Spun and Woven Wool, Dyes- 44"h
- 98"w
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Fran and Bill JamesWool HatHand Spun and Woven Wool, DyesSOLD -
Fran and Bill JamesWool HatHand Spun and Woven Wool, DyesSOLD -
Kay Field ParkerRed and Black Lattice Ravenstail HatMerino Wool Yarns, Gold Lame Yarn, Leather, Ultrasuede, Wool Top, Silk Lining- 3.75"h
- 7"w
- 7"d
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Kay Field ParkerLightning Reflection Ravenstail HeadbandMerino Wool Yarns, Leather, Ultrasuede, Cotton Cloth, Plastic Beads, Metal Cones- 2.25"h
- 14"w
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Susan PavelThe Spell of AutumnHand Spun and Woven Wool, Dyes- 38"h
- 100"w
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Isabel RorickBear-y Picking RattleSpruce Root, Garnet, Feathers, Abalone, Haida Gwaii agate, Crystals, Natural Pigments, Yellow Cedar, Metal Stand- 4.5"h
- 2.5"w
- 2.5"d
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Deborah HeadBerry Transport Basket, Diagonal DesignYellow Cedar- 1.88"h
- 3"w
- 2"d
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Fran and Bill JamesWhite Shawl with Red Narrow BandsHand Spun and Woven Wool, Dyes- 17"h
- 92"w
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Fran and Bill JamesWool Doll with BasketCedar Bark, Wool- 5.25"h
- 4"w
- 4"d
SOLD