Red Cedar Basket in Medium by Nick McMillen is a square based basket made using the inner bark from cedar trees (Thuja plicata). Nick creates elaborate patterns influenced by scientific advances in biology, mathematics and physics. By merging these concepts with primitive technologies, he wants to explore the advantages and disadvantages of our modern world.
Nick McMillen is a botanical artist and basket maker. For his basket making and weaving, Nick specialises in using tree barks, mainly sweet chestnut bark (Castanea sativa), and western red cedar bark (Thuja plicata). He works closely with woodland owners to harvest his materials as part of their management plans using low impact techniques. All the harvested material is prepared on site and then stored until needed. Nicks weaving techniques and basketry is mainly influenced by North West Canadian cedar weavers and American cane and ash splint basketry. But he is always on the hunt for interesting ideas from basket weavers all over the world.
Material: Western Red Cedar Bark Basket Inner bark of cedar (Thuja plicata), iron vinegar
Dimensions:
cm: Width 22cm, Height 21cm
inches: Width 8.6in, Height 8.2in
Care Instructions: Dust with a feather duster
