Artist
Statement
The inspiration for my artwork comes from the beauty and tranquility found in
nature. When I discovered basket weaving several years ago, I also discovered
my soul's calling. Basket weaving became an immediate passion and ultimately
my livelihood. I have always felt a reverence for our Mother Earth, and basketry
allows those feelings to find artistic expression. As I gather, weave and transform
fallen plant materials I am brought closer to nature and transported to a place
of inner quiet and reflection. Many ancient cultures considered the art of basketry
to be sacred, and it does indeed feel like a spiritual activity.
Nadine
Spier is an award-winning fiber artist and instructor. Her elaborately woven
vessels and sculptures are displayed internationally in solo, invitational
and juried shows. Nadine considers basketweaving to be an important environmental
art that nourishes the spirit and provides an intimate connection with nature.
She is committed to preserving this endangered art form and breaking new
ground in contemporary basketry. Nadine's work has won many top honors including
the Handweavers' Guild of America Award of Excellence, a $500 merit award
from the international exhibit "Thunder & Lightning", and many
First Places and Best of Show. She lectures and teaches basketry at museums,
weaving conferences, universities, and community colleges in the U.S. and
Canada. Her work has been published in several magazines and in "500
Baskets: A Celebration of the Basketmaker's Art" by Lark Books (2006).
In 2002 Nadine was featured on the Discovery Channel.
