Inspiration and Home: Highlights from the Episodes
The Craft in America Center is pleased to present work included in and inspired by the 2022 season of the Craft in America PBS documentary series. INSPIRATION reveals the magic and influence of craft. HOME visits craft artists whose environments are filled with meaning and metaphor.
Alison Saar. Mark Markley photographMary LittleAyumi Horie. Denise Kang photoDiedrick BrackensMaddy Inez Leeser. Denise Kang photoBiskakone Greg JohnsonInspiration & Home: Highlights from the Episodes at Craft in America, gallery installation view. Photo Credit: Madison Metro. Inspiration & Home: Highlights from the Episodes at Craft in America, gallery installation view. Photo Credit: Madison Metro. Inspiration & Home: Highlights from the Episodes at Craft in America, gallery installation view. Photo Credit: Madison Metro. Inspiration & Home: Highlights from the Episodes at Craft in America, gallery installation view. Photo Credit: Madison Metro. Inspiration & Home: Highlights from the Episodes at Craft in America, gallery installation view. Photo Credit: Madison Metro.Inspiration & Home: Highlights from the Episodes at Craft in America, gallery installation view. Photo Credit: Madison Metro. Inspiration & Home: Highlights from the Episodes at Craft in America, gallery installation view. Photo Credit: Madison Metro.Inspiration & Home: Highlights from the Episodes at Craft in America, gallery installation view. Photo Credit: Madison Metro.Inspiration & Home: Highlights from the Episodes at Craft in America, gallery installation view. Photo Credit: Madison Metro.Inspiration & Home: Highlights from the Episodes at Craft in America, gallery installation view. Photo Credit: Madison Metro.Chia Lo, Suzanne Thao’s mother
Pillowcase, 1976. Photo: Madison MetroAlison Saar, What You Want, 2022
Alison Saar, Harriet Tubman maquette, 2017Maddy Inez Leeser, Memory Jug #5, 2022. Photo: Courtesy of the artistBiskakone Greg Johnson
Moccasins, 2022. Photo: Madison Metro
Greg Johnson, basket, 2022. Photo courtesy of the artistMary Little, Ferguson, 2020. Photo: Courtesy of the artistMary Little, Elsie, 2022. Photo: Courtesy of the artistCha Vang, Suzanne Thao’s aunt
Hmong Jacket, 1978
Lo La, Suzanne Thao’s mother-in-law
Hmong skirt (Green Hmong people), 1980
Photo: Madison MetroLo La, Suzanne Thao’s mother-in-law
Hmong skirt (Green Hmong people), 1980. Photo: Madison Metro
Mandora Young, Black Apron, 2018. Photo: Madison MetroSia Vue, Sash/belt, circa 1980–1990
Mandora Young, Black Apron, 2018
Photo: Madison Metro
Sia Vue, beaded Hmong hat, circa 1980–1990. Photo: Madison MetroArtist unknown, Hmong New Year Scene Story Cloth,
Artist unknown, Hmong New Year Scene Story ClothSia Vue, Traditional Hmong Money Bags, circa 1980–1990. Photo: Madison MetroChia Lo, Suzanne Thao’s mother, Pillowcase, 1987. Photo: Madison MetroChia Lo, Suzanne Thao’s mother, Pillowcase, 1987. Photo: Madison MetroSuzanne Thao, Pillow Case For Hmong Elders, 1981. Photo: Madison MetroSuzanne Thao, Pillow Case For Hmong Elders, 1981. Photo: Madison MetroSuzanne Thao, Baby Carrier, 1980. Photo: Madison MetroSuzanne Thao, Baby Carrier, 1980. Photo: Madison MetroSia Vue, Handbag, circa 1980–1990. Photo: Madison Metro
Mandora Young, Dragon, 2020. Photo: Madison MetroMandora Young, Dragon, 2020. Photo: Madison MetroNhia Chue Lor, Suzanne Thao’s aunt
Belt For Hmong Outfit, 1999. Photo: Madison MetroNhia Chue Lor, Suzanne Thao’s aunt
Belt For Hmong Outfit, 1999. Photo: Madison MetroMandora Young, Quilted Hmong Apron 2018. Photo: Madison MetroMandora Young, Quilted Hmong Apron 2018. Photo: Madison Metro
