Sunday, May 22, 2016

Traditional Baskets, Contemporary Makers - an exhibition

A mix of contemporary forms and colors are presented with traditional materials and techniques in the Wilton Historical Society's main exhibition gallery. March 31 - October 15, 2016.


My rattan baskets, 1979 - 2015

Waxed linen forms by Lois Russell

Waxed linen forms by Lois Russell

Waxed linen forms by Lois Russell



Black ash, splint baskets by Jonathan Kline

Black ash basket by Jonathon Kline

Contemporary Nantucket Lightship baskets by Gail Halvorsen and Harry Hilbert

Natural materials were used in Marion Hildebrandt's baskets


Brown ash splint baskets by Steven Zeh