“Red and Green Design Plaque”
by Norma Susunkewa, Hopi
Norma Susunkewa
Photo by Lara Gabrielsen
Description: Plaque, 13 in. diameter, of natural dyed yucca and rabbit straw stuffing
About this Award: Any medium is eligible. Art works winning acquisition awards become part of the museum’s permanent collections. They are chosen for their technique and artistry as well as for the way in which they compare and contrast with other items in our collections.
Jurors’ Comments:
Diane Dittemore: The brilliant contrast between the red and the green popped out immediately, and the stitching is pretty consistent, and it’s an overall nice presentation. We want to have some good examples of contemporary basketweaving for our new basketry project initiative, so it seemed like a win-win on both of those counts.
Patrick Lyons: Classic Hopi technique, classic Hopi form, classic design, great example, as Diane said, to be incorporated into our programming and exhibits related to the basketry visible storage project. As she said, the color combination is very, very striking.
Andrew Higgins: The red really pops out at you, and it’s a natural dye. (We need to find out what dye that is, exactly.) It’s a pretty fascinating basket.