Artwork copyright Edna Jackson. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1986.
Artwork copyright Edna Jackson. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1986 (detail).
Last One, 1984
Edna Jackson
American Tlingit (born 1950)
Location: Washington State University, Pullman
About the Artwork
Last One is a sculptural assemblage by Tlingit (Native Alaskan) artist Edna Jackson. Comprised of found objects and handmade paper elements, this piece reflects the intersection of the artist's Native Alaskan and Michigan farming heritage. She notes, "I like my work to reflect both sides. Besides the mask and button-blanket imagery there is also a lot of stitchery, piecework and recycling in my art. I use a very traditional material, cedar bark, in a nontraditional manner, i.e., to make paper." This artwork is part of Beyond Blue Mountains, a collection that was curated by late Tlingit (Native Alaskan) artist Jim Schoppert. It presents the work of Native American artists of diverse heritage, ideas, materials, and styles. The collection takes an in-depth look at the artists’ unique voices and interpretations of tradition.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State University.
About the Artist
Artist Edna Jackson (Tlingit) creates handmade paper sculptures and collages using natural materials. She is influenced by traditional weaving techniques and artistic design elements of the Pacific Northwest Coast.Jackson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fiber arts from Oregon State University in 1980 and a Master of Fine Arts degree in fiber arts from the University of Washington in Seattle in 1983.
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