Jaynie Barnes, Gourd/Fiber Artisan
Leeds, Massachusetts
Gourd Sculpture with mini pryoengraved gourd, antlers, natural materials, fibers & Gandoderma Applananatum, a.k.a. artists conk
12' H x 8 1/2' W SOLD
Featured in "Antler Art for Baskets and Gourds" by Betsey Sloan
~Earth Spirit Baskets~ Dyed & Pyroengraved gourd baskets with natural fibers
Featured in "Weaving on Gourds" by Marianne Barnes
~Gourd Basketry & Functional Gourd Art~
Jaynie's passion for Gourd Art & Basketry led her to combine her gourd crafting skills, basketry techniques and fiber arts interest, to create unique Gourd Basketry that she calls ~Earth Spirit Baskets~.
Her one of-a-kind gourd baskets showcase her ongoing interest in working with color, form, texture and natural materials and fibers. Her pieces are created in her small studio in her home, located in Leeds, Massachusetts. She also offers gourd percussion instruments, vessels, vases & other functional gourd items.
Medicine Basket, 8' W x 11' H
~ Earth Spirit Basket ~ Gourd with Dreamcatcher, antlers, leather beaded, medicine bag and natural fibers
SOLD
Jaynie's work reflects her love of nature and her Native American ancestry. She finds it rewarding and pleasurable to begin the process of planting a seed, nurturing it into a gourd and transforming the gourd into a piece of aesthetically, functional art.
"Gourds are natural materials that can be grown and do not deplete the earth of it's resources. They have been used as functional items for centuries, by many cultures. I am thrilled and passionate about the re-emergence of the appreciation of the gourd and its many uses as functional, artistic expressions."
The majority of Jaynie's work is comprised from natural materials gathered from nature. Jaynie views her work as sustainable & recyclable art.
~ Earth Spirit Basket ~ Gourd with Pyroengraved
botanical design & natural fibers
SOLD
~ Earth Spirit Basket ~ -Dyed gourd with
natural fibers & materials 9 1/2' H x 8 1/2' W
Although she grows her own gourds, (small scale) she mostly uses hardshell gourds for the majority of her work, unless otherwise noted.
Left Pyroengraved Herb Pouch with Lavender 5' H x 2 W
(Native N. England gourd), featured in "The Gourd Magazine", fall, 2010
On right: Gourd/Fiber Vase 7' H x 5' W, SOLD
4 Directions Dream Catcher Vessel
SOLD
~ Disclaimer- Although Jaynie is of Cherokee descent, she is not an enrolled tribal member and therefore; does not sell her items claiming to be Native American or Indian made.~
Contact:
Please contact Jaynie regarding custom designs and ordering information.
Earth Spirit Designs
Jaynie Barnes
Leeds, Massachusetts 01053
413-586-3978
All designs and images are the property of Jaynie Barnes, Earth Spirit Designs and may not be reproduced or copied without the written permission of the artist.
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