Wolf Basket
Artist
Preston Singletary
(Native American, born 1963)
Date2008
MediumGlass
Dimensions11 × 10 inches (27.9 × 25.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Cathy and Philip Solomons.
Object number2025.2
On View
On view
1999
Copyright© Preston Singletary.
The images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextPacific Northwest artist Preston Singletary ventured into glassblowing at the Glass Eye studios in Seattle, WA, in 1982. After learning the production, he began working at the studio of glass-blowing pioneer Benjamin Moore and developed his unique style. Looking to his Tlingit heritage and the tradition of weaving baskets from spruce tree roots, Singletary reimagined the craft by incorporating themes of indigenous mythology with traditional designs to create a series of radiant glass baskets.
“It was in drawing inspiration from my lineage in the Eagle moiety, Kaagwaantaan Box House, Killer Whale clan—that my work took a deeper sense of purpose. This artistic transformation allowed me to merge ancestral storytelling with a modern medium, giving voice to both my culture and my artistic vision.”