Pine Needle Tray from the collection of South Carolina Arts Commission

Discovery

Clay Burnette
Pine Needle Tray, 1984
pine needles and waxed linen
2 x 18 x 18 in

I began making coiled pine needle baskets in 1977 after exploring various art forms. I was impressed with the coiling technique because it gives a direct approach to the finished product – as opposed to the step-by-step process that is incurred in ceramics and various other crafts. Even more, I was attracted to coiled basketry because of the abundance of available materials. However, even though coiling is a direct approach, it is also a painstakingly slow process. I coil long leaf pine needles using hand-waxed linen and enjoy creating both traditional and contemporary forms.

Collections: South Carolina Arts Commission State Art Collection

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The mission of the South Carolina Arts Commission is to promote access to the arts and support the cultivation of creativity in South Carolina. We envision a South Carolina where the arts are valued and all people benefit from a variety of creative experiences.

A state agency created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1967, the SCAC works to increase public participation in the arts through grants, direct programs, staff assistance and partnerships in artist development, arts industry, arts learning, creative placemaking, and folklife and traditional arts. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the SCAC is funded by the state of South Carolina, by the federal government through the National Endowment for the Arts, and other sources.

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