"A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects" Book Spoons and Sterling Silver

and Sterling Silver

'Floating World' is a documentation of his installation of extraordinary bamboo islands at the Denver Botanic Gardens from May 5 to November 4

this piece is perfect for the playful art-lover

made out of Oak and Walnut wood acts as a palimpsest of material and thoughts

"A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects" Book Spoons and Sterling SilverBlack artisans have long been central to American art and design, creating innovative and highly desired work against immense odds. Atlanta based chairmaker and scholar Robell Awake explores the stories behind ten cornerstones of Black craft, including: The celebrated wooden chairs of Richard Poynor, an enslaved craftsman who began a dynasty of Tennessee chairmakers. The elegant wrought iron gates of Philip Simmons, seen to this day throughout