Artwork copyright Dona Anderson. Photo courtesy of the artist.

White Bead Basket, 1992

Dona Anderson
American (born 1928)

Location: Woodward Middle School, Bainbridge Island

About the Artwork

White Bead Basket is a sculptural basket woven by artist Dona Anderson using found glass beads to add texture and interest to the surface. Speaking about the experience of constructing an artwork, Anderson notes: "Craftsmen are problem solvers. I like that. I can choose my subject, materials, colors, size and end result. Materials have a mind of the own, and that leads to a different method of resolve. All that is part of the process."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bainbridge Island 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.