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![Emily Dvorin is a scupltural basketry artist in Sausalito, California.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/654487_302c76d4deee4bc8814a49481510a23c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_285,h_181,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/654487_302c76d4deee4bc8814a49481510a23c~mv2.png)
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"I approach my baskets the way I approach my life:
with innovation, irreverence,
& a dash of humor."
![Contemporary, innovative basketry artist Emily Dvorin in her Sausalito studio.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/654487_4f4d995e25774f94aaf1a79b145283ef~mv2_d_1500_1500_s_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_63,y_129,w_1341,h_1275/fill/w_489,h_465,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/654487_4f4d995e25774f94aaf1a79b145283ef~mv2_d_1500_1500_s_2.jpg)
I never imagined I would stumble upon my artistic passion later in life. As a child, I was encouraged to pursue a "sensible" career. To that end, I studied hard, married young, and became a 3rd grade teacher. When my husband’s job brought us to California, my life took two important turns. I partnered with a friend to open a contemporary crafts store in San Anselmo and... I discovered macramé! My love of fiber art was launched! From my first basket-making workshop in the basement of the old Academy of Sciences building in San Francisco, I was certain that basketry and three-dimensional art were my true passions.
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slinkies
cable ties
3 cups
Blueberries
"Spun"
3 cups
Flour
sculptor's armature wire
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Today I'm proud to say that after countless hours spent creating vessels out of just about everything, I've developed what I believe is my own unique interpretation of the traditional craft of basket making. With a nod to humor, a passion for innovation, and a reverence for engineering, architecture, and aesthetic harmony, I've been fortunate enough to build an award-winning career transforming mundane things, such as cable ties and plastic bags, into contemporary pieces of fine art.
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My work is exhibited widely across the country and I regularly participate in booth shows and open studios events. In addition, I teach monthly classes and I travel for speaking engagements and various consulting opportunities. Most importantly, I continue to create with a passion that's as vibrant and abundant as the everyday items that inspire my art.
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