A Basket Maker Keeping Alive, and Reinventing, an Ancestral Craft
Briefly

Mary Jackson, a Gullah Geechee descendant, revolutionizes traditional basket weaving styles, infusing her work with a unique vision and artistic flair while staying rooted in her ancestral traditions.
Despite the centuries-old tradition, Jackson's baskets evolve into distinct pieces, each becoming an individual masterpiece with a touch of her instinctive handling of raw materials.
Mary Jackson's exceptional artistry has garnered recognition, with her work displayed in prestigious museums like the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Museum of Arts and Design in New York.
Angela Mack of the Gibbes Museum of Art highlights Mary Jackson's work as not just craft, but a representation of the visual arts of the region, emphasizing its cultural and artistic significance.
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