(508) 759-9066 - capebasket@aol.com
Basket designs by Debra Cumming are unique, handwoven, three dimensional sculptures and vessels in botanical or nautical motif. The scallop shell incorporated into the God's Eye, or focal point, of the basket is the artists signature. All are original designs, some based on traditional forms, and employ an extensive use of color, texture and embellishments.

Deb has been weaving since age 10 and grew up in a five generational family surrounded by women who taught her all types of hand work. She developed an interest in basketmaking as a hobby in the early 80's and brings this background of fiber art to her baskets. She started selling her work in 1987 when she developed her signature scallop shell theme. Deb grew up on the South Shore and lives on Cape Cod. She also works as a social worker for the Visiting Nurse Association.

Member:
  • Society of Cape Cod Craftsman
  • Artisan's Guild of Cape Cod
    www.artisansguild.com
  • North East Basketmaker's Guild
Exhibits:
  • Cahoun Museum of American Art (1990, 2000-2007, 2010)
  • Cape Cod Art Association (2009-2010)
  • Cape Museum of Fine Art (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000)
  • Cataumet Arts Center (2007-2008)
  • Concord Art Museum (1991)
  • Duxbury Art Association (1996, 2001)
  • Heritage Plantation (1993, 1994)
  • Marion Art Center (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)
  • Marion Craine Gallery (Snow Library) (2000)
  • Sandwich Glass Museum (1993)
  • Thorton Burgess Museum (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997)
  • Women Creating 2000, juried exhibit of 50 local artists (2000)
Awards:
  • "Best New Work, Best New Idea 2000," Cape Museum of Fine Art
  • Picked as one of the top 20 products "Made on Cape Cod," by John Koch, The Boston Globe June 24, 2001
Teaching:

  • Taught basket making at Green Briar Nature Center, East Sandwich (1991-1996)

  • Artist in Residence, New England Villages, Pembroke, MA (2009)

Publications:

  • Original design published by Newfield Publications; Family Circle Magazine (1993)

  • East Coast Artisan, P.O.Box 4056, Monroe CT 06468, cover and feature story, March/April 2007

  • Cape Cod Magazine, 396 Main St, Hyannis, MA 02601, feature story, May 2008

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