Basket with Sticks, 1994

Dona Anderson
(American, born 1928)

Location: Northeast Tacoma Elementary, Tacoma

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Dona Anderson created Basket with Sticks from cotton clothesline and raffia using a traditional coiling method. She notes, " I designed this basket to be round, low, tranquil looking, with a touch of elegance… The black sticks add to the rhythmic quality of the basket."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tacoma School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Seattle-based fiber artist Dona Anderson uses traditional basketry techniques to create abstract and conceptual baskets in a variety of materials.

ARTWORK DETAILS
MediumFiber and sticks
Dimensions8 in x 20 in x 13 in
ID NumberWSAC1995.048.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyTacoma Public Schools
Artwork LocationNortheast Tacoma Elementary
1st floor, 1st grade foyer, Showcase
WA CountyPierce
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address5412 29th ST NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
Geo. Coordinates47.282070, -122.374545
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