To Carry and Ember, 2023, Deconstructed thread spools, spool cores, paint on wood panel, 63 x 42 x 6 inches, photo credit: Mario Gallucci
The design of this work is based on a cropped section of a basket pattern. The title "To Carry an Ember" references a Cherokee creation story and the importance of basketweaving in our culture and history. Sadly, the skill of basketmaking was lost in my family. As an artist who can’t weave, I only allude to weaving.