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Priscilla Henderson (13 Jul 1942 - 07 Aug 2004) |
"From the outset, my work has demanded a contemporary spare and high contrast treatment to maintain its integrity. My primary interest is in design and it is that factor, rather than function, size, materials or personal expression, which dictates a piece. The line of the work is terribly important to me."
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Sea Urchin Encased, 1987 |
"I am committed to the innovations of contemporary basketry, while honoring my background in traditional craftsmanship. I like a strong form, pieces with visible bones."
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Tea Rattan, maple hardwood, cotton, acrylics, lacquers; 1997 11" x 17.5" x 17" |
"It is the potential of each piece to stand alone as a structural representation of both inspiration and the utmost standards of workmanship that maintains me as a full time, studio fiber artist."
I pause today to remember her along with the many American basketmakers who have gone on to weave in a place beyond.
I am interested in further documenting Priscilla's basketry career. If you have
personal recollections of her, articles, reviews, press mentions or
photographs of her work, I would be grateful if you passed them on to
me.
Priscilla has been featured in many articles and reviews of her work including:
Dream weaver: The basketry of Priscilla Henderson is craft Elevated to art, filled with esteem (Chicago Tribune) 12 July 1992
FIBERARTS
Henderson, Priscilla
American Basketry at Arrowmont (Dorothy Joiner). Mar/Apr 2000: 61Banaker Baskets. Jan/Feb 1994: 61
Basketry: A Portfolio. Vol. 15, No. 1, 1988: 28-40
New Baskets: A Portfolio. Summer 1992: 16-21
Priscilla Henderson: Pattern & Poise (Susan Tamulevich). Sept/Oct 1998: 43-47
An earlier post about Priscilla and more posts in the Basketmakers Identity Project
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