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From Contemporary Craft

  1. Urban Landscape, Brooch #42, Smallman & 21 by Talya Baharal, Image 2.

    Talya Baharal

    Urban Landscape, Brooch #42, Smallman & 21, 2006

    Fabricated sterling silver, iron, steel, copper residue

    2.5 x 2.5 in

  2. This One by Xenobia Bailey, Image 1.

    Xenobia Bailey

    This One, 2002

    Crocheted wool, acrylic

    36 x 29 in

  3. People Soap Dish by John Barry, Image 3.

    John Barry

    People Soap Dish, 1982

    Salt glazed stoneware

    10.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 in

  4. Gathered Mugs by Barbara Bachenheimer, Image 3.

    Barbara Bachenheimer

    Gathered Mugs, c. 1978

    Cast white earthenware, decals, transparent glaze

  5. Weathervane Rooster by Ivan Barnett, Image 2.

    Ivan Barnett

    Weathervane Rooster, 1977

    Carved and painted wood, pieced and cast iron

    20 x 26.25 x 1 in

  6. "Machination" Pull Toy by Fred Bateman, Image 1.

    Fred Bateman

    "Machination" Pull Toy, 1975

    Painted wood

    8.25 x 9.5 x 9 in

  7. Tall Lidded Jar by Jan Axel, Image 2.

    Jan Axel

    Tall Lidded Jar, 1975

    Wheel thrown ceramic

    12 x 7 in

  8. Zig Zag Hanging Plate by Michael Arntz, Image 1.

    Michael Arntz

    Zig Zag Hanging Plate

    Stoneware

    15.5 inch diameter

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About the artist

Dorothy Gill Barnes

d. 2020

Dorothy Gill Barnes (1927-2020) was a sculptor who worked in wood using bark, branches and roots as she weaved sculptural vessels, often basket-like, that incorporate the unique characteristics of wood.

She was born in Iowa and was living near Columbus, Ohio at the time of her passing. She received a BA and MFA from the University of Iowa. Her work can be found in the collection of the Museum of Arts and Design, the Museum of International Folk Art, and the Arkansas Arts Center.