Craft in America

CROSSROADS episode

How do borders and personal crossroads affect an artist? How do science and craft interact? How do other cultures influence American style and technique? This episode explores the intersections of craft, culture, and technology. Featured artists include Tanya Aguiñiga, Lia Cook, Clary Illian, Warren MacKenzie, and Jeff Oestreich.

CROSSROADS episode

52m 40s

How do borders and personal crossroads affect an artist? How do science and craft interact? How do other cultures influence American style and technique? This episode explores the intersections of craft, culture, and technology. Featured artists include Tanya Aguiñiga, Lia Cook, Clary Illian, Warren MacKenzie, and Jeff Oestreich.

Previews + Extras

  • CROSSROADS episode preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    CROSSROADS episode preview

    S4 E2 - 30s

    Watch a preview of the CROSSROADS episode. Explores the intersection of craft, culture, and technology. Featured artists include Tanya Aguiñiga, Lia Cook, Clary Illian, Warren MacKenzie, and Jeff Oestreich.

  • Tanya Aguiñiga on her childhood crafting: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tanya Aguiñiga on her childhood crafting

    S4 E2 - 51s

    Sculptor, designer, activist, textile artist, Tanya Aguiñiga talks about her childhood crafting. CROSSROADS episode PBS premiere: November 16, 2012.

  • Lia Cook on her doll series: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lia Cook on her doll series

    S4 E2 - 1m 7s

    Fiber artist Lia Cook talks about her doll series and the unexpected response it received. CROSSROADS episode PBS premiere: November 16, 2012.

  • Lia Cook on her Jacquard loom: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lia Cook on her Jacquard loom

    S4 E2 - 1m 35s

    Fiber artist Lia Cook talks about how the English Jacquard loom and punch cards work together. CROSSROADS episode PBS premiere: November 16, 2012.

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