Wednesday, February 11, 2009

At the meeting of the NWBasketry Guild, C. A. Michel talked about her art, the concepts and inspirations that drive her. Above is a detail of the feather basket shown below.


These baskets are coiled with yarns, and a staggering amount of feathers are added into the coiling. They are surprisingly sturdy!

She is an animated speaker, here she is holding a work in progress while she makes a point.
Two views of the peacock feather basket, above is the bottom, showing the coiling in colors to match the vibrant feathers. Below is the top.
On the way home, the moon was just past full, rising hugely over the horizon behind wispy clouds. It made an interesting juxtaposition with the street lights.

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