There is a continuum where beauty and function blend and diverge in the hands of the contemporary artist. Even when traditional materials such as thread, fabric, wood, reed, and paper are used, these artists combine skill, imagination, and vision to meld their materials into compelling and beautiful art which resonates in today’s world. Artists were invited to participate in this conversation between media to illustrate the continuum between beauty and functionality.
This is a joint exhibition with the National Basketry Organization.
Opening Reception:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
5:30 P.M. PROGRAM / 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. RECEPTION
Free and open to the public
Join us as artist Nolan Wright, whose work is included in Art Evolved: Intertwined, as he presents “Twists and Turns Along the Path.” He will show examples of his work, talk about his creative process and influences, and share his perspective on the emergence of basketry as an artform.
565 N. Fifth Avenue
Laurel, Mississippi
