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| One of the largest in the US, RAM's contemporary basket collection forms a major portion of its 250 works of fiber art. A substantial gift from Karen Johnson Boyd helped RAM establish this comprehensive body of modern baskets. It represents at least 25 major artists who work with fibers, including Lillian Elliot, John McQueen, Leon Niehues and Kay Sekimachi. These artists used both natural and industrial materials to create the works in RAM's collection, in addition to techniques such as looping, knotting and papermaking. RAM is also seeking to document leading figures and techniques in the Art Fabric movement, incorporating tapestries, wall hangings, quilts, and wearable art in its collection. |
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Collection images, clockwise left to right:
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Mary Giles
American, 1944 –
Shadow Profile, 2001
Dyed linen and metal
Racine Art Museum, Gift of David and Jacqueline Charak |
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Mary Merkel-Hess
American, 1949 –
Campana II, 1996
Gampi paper, paper board, and rattan
Racine Art Museum, Gift of Karen Johnson Boyd |
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Diane Itter
American, 1946 – 1989
Leaf Lines, 1985
Dyed linen
Racine Art Museum, Gift of Karen Johnson Boyd |
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Michael James
American, 1949 –
Mind's Eye, 2002
Racine Art Museum, Gift of Ruth and Rick Snyderman and the Artist |
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