Music was my first passion. It gave me a vehicle for expressing deep feelings, and it taught me the necessity of bringing discipline and clarity of vision to my work. Sculptural coiling allows me to create a kind of visual metaphor for the music of my life.
Arts, Crafts, Basketry, Basket Artist - Billie Ruth Sudduth. North Carolina basket artist whose woven baskets, including Appalachian Baskets and Shaker Baskets, are included in the Renwick Gallery, American Craft Museum, and the Mint Museum.
Arts, Crafts, Basketry, Basket Artist - Lois Rainwater's Basket Art. The Official website for Lois Rainwater, a contemporary basket artist who specializes in working with natural materials.