Kalamazoo Art League: Black Ash Basketry, Past and Present
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesKelly Church’s nationally recognized role as an Ottawa and Pottawatomi Culture Bearer involves much more than her exquisite artistry. According to the artist, her work as a black ash basket maker connects ancient tradition with “issues that affect us all … especially those who come after us if we do not act today.”