Artwork copyright Dona Anderson. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Jim's Spirit Basket, 1996

Dona Anderson
American (born 1928)

Location: Kent Prairie Elementary, Arlington

About the Artwork

Jim's Spirit Basket is a hand-coiled basket created by artist Dona Anderson. This piece features a bold, sculptural form, which is complemented by abstract birds emerging from the center. This basket was created to celebrate the life and spirit of the artist's son-in-law, Jim. She notes "the shape of the basket reminds me of his openness."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Arlington Public Schools.

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.