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Beth Bush

Name
Beth Bush
Tribe
Pokagon Potawatomi
Juried Classification(s)
Beadwork / Quillwork
Website

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
PAL S 260
SFIM24
PAL S 260
WIM25

2024 Award History

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Beth Bush

I create beadwork and quillwork using traditional and contemporary Indigenous techniques. My materials include Czech glass beads, porcupine quills (both natural and hand-dyed), birchbark, smoked deer hide, velvet, wool, and caribou tufting. I use techniques such as spot stitching, overhand quillwork, bead wrapping, brick stitch, and appliqu� to bring my designs to life. My work is deeply inspired by Potawatomi stories, symbolism, and traditional teachings, incorporating natural elements and patterns that reflect the land, water, and sky.