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Bessie D. Johnson, a Mississippi native, has spent 54 years mastering the art of basket weaving, blending traditional techniques with contemporary artistic vision. As a charter member of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi, she has earned widespread recognition for her innovative style and exceptional craftsmanship. Her work has been showcased at the 1984 World’s Fair in Louisiana and she designed ornaments for the Mississippi Christmas tree displayed at the White House.
Experience
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Master Basket Weaver and Artist
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1970 - Present
Bessie D. Johnson is a Mississippi native who became fascinated with the art of basket weaving while watching her father weave chair seats and baskets using natural materials. She felt a special kinship with the earth and its inhabitants.Over the past 40-plus years, Bessie has learned to blend a ...
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Education
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Alcorn State University
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Mississippi State University
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Industry Focus. “Fine Art”
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