Susanne Williams
Fire-Puckered Hobo
2011, Heat-reticulated distressed cowhide lined in upholstery remnant fabric,
11 x 18 x 3 in.
Market Value: $569 • Minimum Bid: $285
Proceeds: Museum 75%; Artist 25%
Williams explores texture in leather, turning her tactile experiments into sculptural handbags of her own design. In this piece, she has manipulated the leather by hand to create rich surface textures without the use of mechanical presses, molds, or water. Williams is the owner and operator of Willi Nilli in downtown Fargo. She won awards in 2010 and 2011 from Niche Magazine, a trade publication for retailers of North American crafts, for her work.
