Benjamin Labobe
TRIBAL AFFILIATION: Mi'kmaq Nation
MEDIUM: Ash Basketry
ARTIST STATEMENT
I grew up in Houlton in the basket-making family of the Hannings and Labobe's. As a small child, the years went by, and I found myself interested in my grandmother's baskets. She had gifted our family with a whole set of fancy baskets in the 70's. I began the 25-year journey of basket making that I am still on. I just wanted to be as good at this as she was. Now, at the beginning of 2027, I'm starting the videotaping of the baskets for a web show coming in the years to follow. My plan is to not only film the baskets but also the events.
