Craft in America

Weaver Diedrick Brackens

Clip: Season 14 | 10m 53s  | Video has closed captioning.

Weaver Diedrick Brackens is best known for his woven tapestries that explore themes of African American and queer identity, American history, as well as his own lived experience. Influenced by African and African American literature, poetry, and folklore, Brackens imbues his weavings with a fantastical spirit, while poignantly bridging past and present. Segment from the INSPIRATION episode

Aired: 11/01/22

Expires: 12/16/27

Rating: NR

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