Travel:
May 2024
Masks and Dances inspired by Cote d’ Ivoire
Cote d’ Ivoire, Africa and its masks and dances were the influences for my recent series of basket
sculptures. Visiting many small villages throughout the country allowed me to experience ceremonial
dances usually performed only for the village. I had visited Cote d’ Ivoire in my earlier travels
but had never seen the dancers and masks in action. The different areas of the country create their own
masks as instructed through tradition. I think of the country as vibrant and colorful. We saw many
women balancing all sizes and shaped bundles on their heads as they passed us in town or on the
highway. The people of Cote d’ Ivoire are a warm friendly people and show great pride in their country
and culture. In each basket form I made use of the round mud hut with its thatched cone shaped
roof.
Shows & Events:
Exhibit: Defining Nature
Info: https://mailchi.mp/mobilia-gallery/defining-nature?e=8d599a0ccd
Mobilia Gallery
December 23, 2023 – February 24, 2024
348 Huron Ave. Cambridge, MA 02138
Click here to read the show newsletter
Permanent Collections:
Department of World Cultures
National Museums Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Mapuche, a basketry sculpture created in 2014 was acquired by the National Museums Scotland for their permanent collection.
About the piece: www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/world-cultures/mapuche/
Bright Moments 2014
U.S. Embassy Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, Africa
5 woven sculptures hanging in the conference room
Elizabeth and Don Whyte
This is a photo of my father, Don Whyte and myself with Scripto and Scripto II June 2008. Together we made a donation of Scripto to the Racine Art Museum (RAM) for their collection of fine basketry. RAM has an outstanding collection of fine craft and has two of my earlier works given by Dale and Doug Anderson in 2000. I made the smaller version called Scipto II for my father to have in his Racine home. I grew up in Racine and as a child my parents took me to Saturday art classes at the Charles A. Wustum Museum now know as RAM.
Teaching:
Basketry Class
March 7th – 8th, 2024
Location: Elizabeth’s studio – Worthington MA
Six hours of instruction with materials included
Cost: $350
Contact Elizabeth at [email protected] or call 413-961-9143 for more information and to sign up.
Snowfarm
Coiled basketry, Geometric Treasure Baskets
May 31st – June 2nd, 2024
Find out more information and sign up @ https://snowfarm.org/
Lectures & Events:
None scheduled
Awards:
Recipient of Massachusetts Cultural Council 2009 Fellowship for Crafts
Elizabeth and State Rep Steve Kulik Elizabeth and her State Representative Stephen Kulik at the Cultural Council Fellowship Awards Ceremony, Massachusetts State House, Boston, November 19, 2009.
Publications:
“Artistry in Fiber: Sculpture”, Anne Lee, E. Ashley Rooney, July 2017
“Painting in the Round”, Patricia Malarcher, Surface Design Magazine, Winter 2012 – Click here to read the article.
NBO 2011 Summer Newsletter, cover photo and article, NBO, 2011
Featured Artist in the National Basketry Organization’s Summer 2011 newsletter!
Click here to read the article.
To learn more about the National Basketry Organization click the link below.
www.nationalbasketry.org
500 Baskets, Lark Books, 2006
Baskets A Book for Makers and Collectors, Billy Ruth Sudduth, 1999
Reviews:
Art review: ‘All Terrain Vehicle’ and ‘Bound’ at James Gallery, Kurt Shaw, May 20, 2015, http://triblive.com/aande/museums/8393146-74/says-schulze-painting#axzz3aliazQFZ
Bound: Exhibition Review, http://www.treadingart.com/post/120031367055/exhibition-review-bound
Journeys: Elizabeth Whyte Schulze, solo show, Fiber Art Center FIBERARTS 2007, Nancy Moore Bess
“Artist implements basic methods, materials for her work”, Gregory Morell, The Recorder, Greenfield, MA, February 12, 2004
“Getting More Fiber”, Mary Thomas, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Pittsburgh, PA, April 28, 2004
“‘Crossings’ In Time”, Larry Parnass, Daily Hampshire Gazette, Northampton, MA, February 20, 2004
“New Forms in Fiber”, Patricia Harris and David Lyon, Fiber Arts Magazine, Summer 2002
“Drawing on Lascaux”, Rick Reiken, Daily Hampshire Gazette, Northampton, MA, October 1996