Sage Phillips
TRIBAL AFFILIATION: Penobscot
MEDIUM: Beadwork
ARTIST STATEMENT
Sage Phillips (she/her) is a proud citizen of the Penobscot Nation. Her inspiration for her beadwork comes from her Grandmother, the late Linda Phillips and her Aunt, the late Lorraine Dana. Both were very talented Penobscot artists who were always incorporating double curves and florals into their work—oftentimes in their family’s regalia pieces. As such, Sage has decided to carry their legacy forward through beading earrings, medallions, and belts that represent her Wabanaki culture. She is sure to include double curves whenever she can, pulling inspiration from birch bark baskets created by her grandfather Butch Phillips who passed away in July.
