Artwork copyright Dona Anderson. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Branch Basket, 1996

Dona Anderson
American (born 1928)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Branch Basket is a hand-woven basket by artist Dona Anderson, created using traditional basketry techniques. She notes, "This basket has the feel of a 'clam basket' with a contemporary twist. I wanted the tree branches to add a dimension to the basket."

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

About the Artist

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