Singletary, Preston – Glass “Berry Basket” (2000)

Preston Singletary (Tlingit) is known for his glass artworks. This is one of his early Berry Baskets.  It has a striking coloration and textured surface.  It is from 2000.  It is in excellent condition.  It is signed on the bottom, “Preston Singletary 2000”.

“When I began working with glass in 1982, I had no idea that I’d be so connected to the material in the way that I am. It was only when I began to experiment with using designs from my Tlingit cultural heritage that my work began to take on a new purpose and direction.  The use of glass and traditional form line design has changed over time, involving themes of culture and the medium.  My work with glass transforms the notion that Native artists are only best when traditional materials are used. It has helped advocate on the behalf of all Indigenous people—affirming that we are still here—that that we are declaring who we are through our art in connection to our culture.”