Elizabeth Whyte Schulze: Thirty-One Years of Vessels
August 5, 2023 – August 2, 2023
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Norvo
Pine Needles raffia paper acrylic, African record beads.
35"H x 15"W x 15"D.
$16,000.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze and her husband, Steve, are jazz fans and she often titles her work after some of the great musicians and song writers such as Red Norvo .
Red Norvo (1908-1999), nicknamed "Mr. Swing," was known for his impeccable rhythm and ahead-of-his-time innovation on mallet instruments. He is credited with bringing the xylophone, typically considered a vaudeville instrument at the time, into jazz. Norvo was a sideman with Paul Whiteman, Benny Goodman and Woody Herman, led one of the most admired bands of the swing era and toured with Frank Sinatra.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Norvo(view 2)
Pine Needles raffia paper acrylic, African record beads.
35"H x 15"W x 15"D.
$16,000.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Norvo (view 3)
Pine Needles raffia paper acrylic, African record beads.
35"H x 15"W x 15"D.
$16,000.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Norvo(view 4)
Pine Needles raffia paper acrylic, African record beads.
35"H x 15"W x 15"D.
$16,000.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Molly D
2023
pine needle raffia paint paper, African record beads
17"H x 14"W x 14"D
$7,000
"My basketry sculptures tell a story of my travels and celebrates the importance of women in today's world. The three large figures on Molly D represent three characteristics: political power, intellect, and creative spirit."
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Molly D (view 2)
2023
pine needle raffia paint paper, African record beads
17"H x 14"W x 14"D
$7,000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Indian Star
2022
pine needle raffia paint paper, metal washers
41"H x 16"W x 16"D
$9,000
"Indian Star shows a totem of 3 figures. The largest at the base is a women who sports a blue face, hands and feet. She wears a dress trimmed in waves and a necklace at the chest. On her head is a green Zulu hat and on it sits a black female figure balancing with her arms outstretched. This women celebrates the early female pilots who succeeded in becoming FLY GIRLS in the early 20th century. On her head stands a Blue Footed Booby feared extinct but manages to thrive in a fast changing climate. The unusual blue feet and beak come from the bird's special diet of fish. Together they are survivors.
The other side of the piece shows a chaotic tableau of women in many sizes, shapes and colors. They are seen on a mottled background adding to the complexity of the scene. In the center is a large figure wearing a sparkling beaded metal hat. She holds an unusually colorful cat – endangered? Off to the far side is a small blue figure holding a turtle. The shell has a beautiful design known as the INDIAN STAR. It is endangered and the name of this work."
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Indian Star (View 2)
2022
pine needle raffia paint paper, metal washers
41"H x 16"W x 16"D
$9,000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Fly Girl
2022
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper, metal beads
30"H x 9"W x9"D
$5000
Fly Girl celebrates female pilots in the early 20th century.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Fly Girl (view 2)
2022
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper, metal beads
30"H x 9"W x9"D
$5000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Willis
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint, metal washers.
Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
15" h x 5" w x 5"d
$3,000
"My 2020/2021 artwork is informed by a trip to Morocco in 2019. One of the most striking revelations was seeing the large variety of carpets being woven by the country's artisans. I was to learn that all the weavers are women and live in small mountain villages. The beautiful carpets are sold in the markets of Morocco's port cities providing important financial support to the women and their families while preserving their weaving tradition. Morocco is a country bursting with artisan-ship. Homes and mosques feature colorful tile work covering floors, walls and ceilings. The work depict women from all walks of life gather together while in the background carpet designs and colorful tiles fill an archway or decorate a wall."
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Sadia
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint, metal washers
6"H x 5"W x 5"D
$1,100
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Karo (view 2)
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
26"H x 12"W x 8.5"D
$8000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Woven Hat Series
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper
Left to Right:
Red & Blue Woven Hat - 5" h x 5.5" w x 5.5" d. Sold.
Red Woven Hat - 4" h x 4.25" w x 4.25" d. $1,200.
Blue Woven Hat - 5" h x 5" w x 5" d. $1,200.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Electa
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper, paper washers
11"H x 16.5"W x 4"D
$2,500
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Electa (View 2)
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper, paper washers
11"H x 16.5"W x 4"D
$2,500
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Miniatures
2020
Pine needle, raffia, stone, mixed media
2" h x 3" w each
$150 each
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Tarboosh
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper, dyed raffia
20.5" h x 15.5" w x 9"d
$8,000
"A figure with a tall woven hat stretches out her arms as she stands on the world proclaiming her concern for the health of the climate. Figures of women of different cultures gather near an elaborately mosaiced arch. Above the group of women in the red textured area is the hand of Fatima in blue raffia. The hand of Fatima is an important protection symbol for women in Morocco."
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Tarboosh (view 2)
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper, dyed raffia
20.5" h x 15.5" w x 9"d
$8,000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Chan Chan
2018-2019
pine needle raffia paper paint brush
37"H x 12"W x 12"D
$9000
The series of work made in 2018-2019 was inspired by a trip to Peru. Chan Chan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the mouth of the Moche Valley. The impressive pre-Columbian, earthen architecture city once served as the capital of the Chimu Kingdom. The intricate designs of the city, Chancay figures, and the colors and patterns of Peruvian textiles are all featured in Schulze's vessels.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Chan Chan (view 2)
2018-2019
pine needle raffia paper paint brush
37"H x 12"W x 12"D
$9000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Chimu
2018-2019
pine needle, raffia, paper, paint, whisk broom
14" h x 12" w x 5" d
$4000
The figures seen on many of the vessels inspired by the artist's travels in Peru are the unglazed terracotta figurines created by the Chancay (between 1200 and 1450 AD). The figures are thought to be guardians and are modeled after humans with stocky bodies, a flat head, arms raised in an open gesture and short legs.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Chimu (view 2)
2018-2019
pine needle, raffia, paper, paint, whisk broom
14" h x 12" w x 5" d
$4000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Neela
2018-2019
pine needle, raffia, paper, paint, antique pastry brush
14" h x 12" w x 5" d
$5,000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Neela
2018-2019
pine needle, raffia, paper, paint, antique pastry brush
14" h x 12" w x 5" d
$5,000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Cedars
2018-2019
pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
14" h x 14" w x 14" d
$5000
Red Cedars, inspired by Schulze's trip to Egypt, depicts assorted fish in a red river and a fisherman casting their net
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Cedars
2018-2019
pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
14" h x 14" w x 14" d
$5000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Tamarind
2013-2015
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
19"H x 10.5"W x 6"D
$2,500
"While visiting Turkey, I was influenced by the many decorated tiles in the city. The designs are called Iznik and in Tamarind I incorporate these designs into my painting. The figures in this series are my idea of the many women I saw in more modern dress but still wearing some type of head covering. I was also inspired by the markets and street vendors in Istanbul."
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Tamarind
2013-2015
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
19"H x 10.5"W x 6"D
$2,500
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Turbot
2013
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
9.5"H x 10"W x 7"D
$1,800
The French recipe series was inspired by a set of recipes cards that the artist found in an antique store during a trip to the South of France.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Turbot (view 2)
2013
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
9.5"H x 10"W x 7"D
$1,800
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Petit Pois
2013
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
12"H x 11.5"W x 11.5"D
$4,000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Petit Pois
2013
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
12"H x 11.5"W x 11.5"D
$4,000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Street Scene
2013-2015
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
13"H x 8"W x 8"D
$2,500
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Chicken Scratch
2013-2015
Pine needles, raffia, paper, and paint.
Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
12.5"H x 12.5"W x 3"D
$1,800
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Animal Fair T-Pot
2010-2012
Pine needle, raffia, paper cut outs, paint
27"H x 15"W x 15"D
$5,500
Animal Fair is one of the first examples of Elizabeth Whyte Schulze incorporating Japanese Mulberry Paper as a surface element in her vessels. The teapot is not completely covered as seen in her later works, instead she adhered "paper dolls" to the surface of the piece.
The imagery and words were inspired by the traditional folk song "Animal Fair", a song sung by minstrels and sailors as early as 1889. It is now a beloved children's song and has been recorded for numerous popular children's tv shows. Though the lyrics of the song have gone through changes over the years, the 1989 version of the song has the following lyrics:
I went to the animal fair,
The birds and the beasts were there;
The little raccoon by the light of the moon
Was combing his auburn hair.
The monkey he got drunk,
And sat on the elephant's trunk,
The elephant sneezed and went down on his knees
And what became of the monkey?
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Sunny T-Pot
2010-2012
Pine needles, raffia, paint
6"H x 9.5"W x 6"D
$1,500
Sunny T-is an example of the artist's exploration of the Teapot form: a handle, a spout and a lid.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Sunny T-Pot
2010-2012
Pine needles, raffia, paint
6"H x 9.5"W x 6"D
$1,500
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Left to Right:
Red Hands. 2010-2012. Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint. 9"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D. $900.
Top Shelf. 2010-2012. Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint. 14"H x 5"W x 5"D. $900.
Off White. 2010-2012. Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint. 11"H x 5"W x 5"D. $900.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Lulu's Back in Town
2010-2012
Pine needle, raffia, paint
6"H x 10.5"W
$3,000
Lulu's Back in Town is inspired by the popular Jazz song of the same title written by Harry Warren (Music) and Al Dubin (words).
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Lulu's Back in Town (view 2)
2010-2012
Pine needle, raffia, paint
6"H x 10.5"W
$3,000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Waltz for Debby
2010-2012
Pine needle, raffia, paint
7.5"H x 16"W x 16"D
$5,000
Inspired by the Jazz hit Waltz for Debby written and played by pianist Bill Evan.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Waltz for Debby(side view)
2010-2012
Pine needle, raffia, paint
7.5"H x 16"W x 16"D
$5,000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Toes (view 2)
2007-2009
Pine needle, raffia, paint
17"H x 15"W x 5.5"D
$6,000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Yellow Niche
2007-2009
Pine needle, raffia, paint
Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
11"H x 5"W x 3"D
$2,500
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Niche
2007-2009
Pine needle, raffia, paint
Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
11"H x 5"W x 3"D
$2,500
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Howling Cat (detail)
2001-2005
Pine needle, raffia, paint
13"H x 30"W
$8,000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Lascaux Horses Vessel
1992-2001
Pine needle, raffia, paint
22"H x 12"W
$3,000
"In 1996 I was given a rare opportunity to visit France’s Lascaux cave. Inside the cave, Paleolithic bulls and horses painted on rugged cave walls appeared to come alive. This experience inspired me to begin experimentation with acrylic paint and develop a similar magic on baskets. Over the years I have managed to retain the integrity of a traditional coiled basket while exploring contemporary themes in my artistic expression."
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Black Cow
2000
Pine needle, raffia, paint
Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
16"H x 18"W x 3"D
$2,800
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Kidney Bean
1999
Pine needle, raffia, paint
Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
8"H x 22"W x 2"D
$1,700
Elizabeth Whyte SchulzeM
Blue Monk
1999
Pine needle, raffia, paint
Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
11.5"H x 20"W x 3"D
$2,400
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
In the Cave
2010-2012
Group of five vessels. Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
12"H x 18"W x 14"D
$6,000
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Stitched Petroglyph Bowl
1992
Pine needle, raffia, embroidery floss.
Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
3"H x 12.5 "w
$1,200
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Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Norvo
Pine Needles raffia paper acrylic, African record beads.
35"H x 15"W x 15"D.
$16,000.
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze and her husband, Steve, are jazz fans and she often titles her work after some of the great musicians and song writers such as Red Norvo . Red Norvo (1908-1999), nicknamed "Mr. Swing," was known for his impeccable rhythm and ahead-of-his-time innovation on mallet instruments. He is credited with bringing the xylophone, typically considered a vaudeville instrument at the time, into jazz. Norvo was a sideman with Paul Whiteman, Benny Goodman and Woody Herman, led one of the most admired bands of the swing era and toured with Frank Sinatra.Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Norvo(view 2)
Pine Needles raffia paper acrylic, African record beads.
35"H x 15"W x 15"D.
$16,000.Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Norvo (view 3)
Pine Needles raffia paper acrylic, African record beads.
35"H x 15"W x 15"D.
$16,000.![EWS_070723_05_72dpi]( "EWS_070723_05_72dpi")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Norvo(view 4)
Pine Needles raffia paper acrylic, African record beads.
35"H x 15"W x 15"D.
$16,000.![Molly-D-17x14-view-1]( "Molly-D-17x14-view-1")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Molly D
2023
pine needle raffia paint paper, African record beads
17"H x 14"W x 14"D
$7,000
"My basketry sculptures tell a story of my travels and celebrates the importance of women in today's world. The three large figures on Molly D represent three characteristics: political power, intellect, and creative spirit."![Molly-D-17x14-view-2]( "Molly-D-17x14-view-2")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Molly D (view 2)
2023
pine needle raffia paint paper, African record beads
17"H x 14"W x 14"D
$7,000![9-Miniatures-3x4]( "9-Miniatures-3x4")
![Indian-Star-41x16-view-1]( "Indian-Star-41x16-view-1")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Indian Star
2022
pine needle raffia paint paper, metal washers
41"H x 16"W x 16"D
$9,000
"Indian Star shows a totem of 3 figures. The largest at the base is a women who sports a blue face, hands and feet. She wears a dress trimmed in waves and a necklace at the chest. On her head is a green Zulu hat and on it sits a black female figure balancing with her arms outstretched. This women celebrates the early female pilots who succeeded in becoming FLY GIRLS in the early 20th century. On her head stands a Blue Footed Booby feared extinct but manages to thrive in a fast changing climate. The unusual blue feet and beak come from the bird's special diet of fish. Together they are survivors.
The other side of the piece shows a chaotic tableau of women in many sizes, shapes and colors. They are seen on a mottled background adding to the complexity of the scene. In the center is a large figure wearing a sparkling beaded metal hat. She holds an unusually colorful cat – endangered? Off to the far side is a small blue figure holding a turtle. The shell has a beautiful design known as the INDIAN STAR. It is endangered and the name of this work."![Indian-Star-41x16-view-2]( "Indian-Star-41x16-view-2")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Indian Star (View 2)
2022
pine needle raffia paint paper, metal washers
41"H x 16"W x 16"D
$9,000![6671738b-db38-26de-02c2-b6e5f8071e13]( "6671738b-db38-26de-02c2-b6e5f8071e13")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Fly Girl
2022
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper, metal beads
30"H x 9"W x9"D
$5000
Fly Girl celebrates female pilots in the early 20th century.![a11bdf0d-4f92-3374-1f4b-2a2d84f7246d]( "a11bdf0d-4f92-3374-1f4b-2a2d84f7246d")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Fly Girl (view 2)
2022
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper, metal beads
30"H x 9"W x9"D
$5000![81cfdfb2-6f53-1004-2196-0e65cd5600d5]( "81cfdfb2-6f53-1004-2196-0e65cd5600d5")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Cat
2022
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint, beads
7"H x 7"W x 5"D
$900![Willis-15x15]( "Willis-15x15")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Willis
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint, metal washers. Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
15" h x 5" w x 5"d
$3,000
"My 2020/2021 artwork is informed by a trip to Morocco in 2019. One of the most striking revelations was seeing the large variety of carpets being woven by the country's artisans. I was to learn that all the weavers are women and live in small mountain villages. The beautiful carpets are sold in the markets of Morocco's port cities providing important financial support to the women and their families while preserving their weaving tradition. Morocco is a country bursting with artisan-ship. Homes and mosques feature colorful tile work covering floors, walls and ceilings. The work depict women from all walks of life gather together while in the background carpet designs and colorful tiles fill an archway or decorate a wall."![8a8cb8e2-9140-591a-8299-fa874e8ffeb7]( "8a8cb8e2-9140-591a-8299-fa874e8ffeb7")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Sadia
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint, metal washers
6"H x 5"W x 5"D
$1,100![Karo-26x12wx8.5-view-2]( "Karo-26x12wx8.5-view-2")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Karo
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
26"H x 12"W x 8.5"D
$8000![Karo-26x12x8.5-View-1]( "Karo-26x12x8.5-View-1")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Karo (view 2)
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
26"H x 12"W x 8.5"D
$8000![Woven-Hat-Series-view-of-3-]( "Woven-Hat-Series-view-of-3-")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Woven Hat Series
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper
Left to Right:
Red & Blue Woven Hat - 5" h x 5.5" w x 5.5" d. Sold.
Red Woven Hat - 4" h x 4.25" w x 4.25" d. $1,200.
Blue Woven Hat - 5" h x 5" w x 5" d. $1,200.![Electa-11x6x4-view-1]( "Electa-11x6x4-view-1")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Electa
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper, paper washers
11"H x 16.5"W x 4"D
$2,500![Electa-11x6x4-view-2]( "Electa-11x6x4-view-2")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Electa (View 2)
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper, paper washers
11"H x 16.5"W x 4"D
$2,500![ten-miniatures-0615-all-3x4]( "ten-miniatures-0615-all-3x4")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Miniatures
2020
Pine needle, raffia, stone, mixed media
2" h x 3" w each
$150 each![Tarboosh-0615-20.5x15.5x9-view-1]( "Tarboosh-0615-20.5x15.5x9-view-1")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Tarboosh
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper, dyed raffia
20.5" h x 15.5" w x 9"d
$8,000
"A figure with a tall woven hat stretches out her arms as she stands on the world proclaiming her concern for the health of the climate. Figures of women of different cultures gather near an elaborately mosaiced arch. Above the group of women in the red textured area is the hand of Fatima in blue raffia. The hand of Fatima is an important protection symbol for women in Morocco."![Tarboosh-0615-20.5x15.5x9view-2]( "Tarboosh-0615-20.5x15.5x9view-2")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Tarboosh (view 2)
2020
Pine needle, raffia, paint, paper, dyed raffia
20.5" h x 15.5" w x 9"d
$8,000![Chan-Chan-view-2-]( "Chan-Chan-view-2-")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Chan Chan
2018-2019
pine needle raffia paper paint brush
37"H x 12"W x 12"D
$9000
The series of work made in 2018-2019 was inspired by a trip to Peru. Chan Chan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the mouth of the Moche Valley. The impressive pre-Columbian, earthen architecture city once served as the capital of the Chimu Kingdom. The intricate designs of the city, Chancay figures, and the colors and patterns of Peruvian textiles are all featured in Schulze's vessels.![EWS-Chan-Chan-view-1]( "EWS-Chan-Chan-view-1")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Chan Chan (view 2)
2018-2019
pine needle raffia paper paint brush
37"H x 12"W x 12"D
$9000![Chimu-14x12x5-view-1]( "Chimu-14x12x5-view-1")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Chimu
2018-2019
pine needle, raffia, paper, paint, whisk broom
14" h x 12" w x 5" d
$4000
The figures seen on many of the vessels inspired by the artist's travels in Peru are the unglazed terracotta figurines created by the Chancay (between 1200 and 1450 AD). The figures are thought to be guardians and are modeled after humans with stocky bodies, a flat head, arms raised in an open gesture and short legs.![Chimu-14x12x5-view-2]( "Chimu-14x12x5-view-2")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Chimu (view 2)
2018-2019
pine needle, raffia, paper, paint, whisk broom
14" h x 12" w x 5" d
$4000![Neela-14x10.5-view-2]( "Neela-14x10.5-view-2")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Neela
2018-2019
pine needle, raffia, paper, paint, antique pastry brush
14" h x 12" w x 5" d
$5,000![Neela-14x10.5-view-1]( "Neela-14x10.5-view-1")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Neela
2018-2019
pine needle, raffia, paper, paint, antique pastry brush
14" h x 12" w x 5" d
$5,000![Red-Cedars-14x14-view-1]( "Red-Cedars-14x14-view-1")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Cedars
2018-2019
pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
14" h x 14" w x 14" d
$5000
Red Cedars, inspired by Schulze's trip to Egypt, depicts assorted fish in a red river and a fisherman casting their net![Red-Cedars-14x14-view-2-]( "Red-Cedars-14x14-view-2-")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Cedars
2018-2019
pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
14" h x 14" w x 14" d
$5000![Tamarind-view-1-19x10.5x6]( "Tamarind-view-1-19x10.5x6")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Tamarind
2013-2015
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
19"H x 10.5"W x 6"D
$2,500
"While visiting Turkey, I was influenced by the many decorated tiles in the city. The designs are called Iznik and in Tamarind I incorporate these designs into my painting. The figures in this series are my idea of the many women I saw in more modern dress but still wearing some type of head covering. I was also inspired by the markets and street vendors in Istanbul."![Tamarind-view-2-19x10.5x6]( "Tamarind-view-2-19x10.5x6")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Tamarind
2013-2015
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
19"H x 10.5"W x 6"D
$2,500![Turbot-view-1-9.5x10x7-view-1]( "Turbot-view-1-9.5x10x7-view-1")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Turbot
2013
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
9.5"H x 10"W x 7"D
$1,800
The French recipe series was inspired by a set of recipes cards that the artist found in an antique store during a trip to the South of France.![Turbot-view-2-9.5x10x7]( "Turbot-view-2-9.5x10x7")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Turbot (view 2)
2013
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
9.5"H x 10"W x 7"D
$1,800![Petits-Pois-view-1-12x-11.5]( "Petits-Pois-view-1-12x-11.5")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Petit Pois
2013
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
12"H x 11.5"W x 11.5"D
$4,000![Petits-Pois-view-2-12x11.5]( "Petits-Pois-view-2-12x11.5")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Petit Pois
2013
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
12"H x 11.5"W x 11.5"D
$4,000![Streetscene-view-1-13-h-x-8-dia]( "Streetscene-view-1-13-h-x-8-dia")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Street Scene
2013-2015
Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
13"H x 8"W x 8"D
$2,500![Chicken-Scratch-2.5-h-x-12.5-dia]( "Chicken-Scratch-2.5-h-x-12.5-dia")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Chicken Scratch
2013-2015
Pine needles, raffia, paper, and paint. Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
12.5"H x 12.5"W x 3"D
$1,800![Animal-Fair-view-1-27x15x1572dpi]( "Animal-Fair-view-1-27x15x1572dpi")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Animal Fair T-Pot
2010-2012
Pine needle, raffia, paper cut outs, paint
27"H x 15"W x 15"D
$5,500
Animal Fair is one of the first examples of Elizabeth Whyte Schulze incorporating Japanese Mulberry Paper as a surface element in her vessels. The teapot is not completely covered as seen in her later works, instead she adhered "paper dolls" to the surface of the piece.
The imagery and words were inspired by the traditional folk song "Animal Fair", a song sung by minstrels and sailors as early as 1889. It is now a beloved children's song and has been recorded for numerous popular children's tv shows. Though the lyrics of the song have gone through changes over the years, the 1989 version of the song has the following lyrics:
I went to the animal fair, The birds and the beasts were there; The little raccoon by the light of the moon Was combing his auburn hair. The monkey he got drunk, And sat on the elephant's trunk, The elephant sneezed and went down on his knees And what became of the monkey?![Sunny-teapot-view-2-6x9.5x6]( "Sunny-teapot-view-2-6x9.5x6")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Sunny T-Pot
2010-2012
Pine needles, raffia, paint
6"H x 9.5"W x 6"D
$1,500
Sunny T-is an example of the artist's exploration of the Teapot form: a handle, a spout and a lid.![Sunny-teapot-view-without-lid]( "Sunny-teapot-view-without-lid")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Sunny T-Pot
2010-2012
Pine needles, raffia, paint
6"H x 9.5"W x 6"D
$1,500![tumblers-group]( "tumblers-group")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Left to Right:
Red Hands. 2010-2012. Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint. 9"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D. $900.
Top Shelf. 2010-2012. Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint. 14"H x 5"W x 5"D. $900.
Off White. 2010-2012. Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint. 11"H x 5"W x 5"D. $900.![Lulus-Back-in-Town-6x10.5x10.5-view-1]( "Lulus-Back-in-Town-6x10.5x10.5-view-1")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Lulu's Back in Town
2010-2012
Pine needle, raffia, paint
6"H x 10.5"W
$3,000
Lulu's Back in Town is inspired by the popular Jazz song of the same title written by Harry Warren (Music) and Al Dubin (words).![Lulus-Back-in-Town-6x10.5x10.5-view-2]( "Lulus-Back-in-Town-6x10.5x10.5-view-2")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Lulu's Back in Town (view 2)
2010-2012
Pine needle, raffia, paint
6"H x 10.5"W
$3,000![Waltz-4-Debby-7.5x16-inside-view]( "Waltz-4-Debby-7.5x16-inside-view")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Waltz for Debby
2010-2012
Pine needle, raffia, paint
7.5"H x 16"W x 16"D
$5,000
Inspired by the Jazz hit Waltz for Debby written and played by pianist Bill Evan.![Waltz-4-Debby-7.5x16-side-view-]( "Waltz-4-Debby-7.5x16-side-view-")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Waltz for Debby(side view)
2010-2012
Pine needle, raffia, paint
7.5"H x 16"W x 16"D
$5,000![Red-Toes-view-1-17x15x5.5-_72dpi]( "Red-Toes-view-1-17x15x5.5-_72dpi")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Toes
2007-2009
Pine needle, raffia, paint
17"H x 15"W x 5.5"D
$6,000![Red-Toes-view-2-17x15x5.5-_72dpi]( "Red-Toes-view-2-17x15x5.5-_72dpi")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Toes (view 2)
2007-2009
Pine needle, raffia, paint
17"H x 15"W x 5.5"D
$6,000![Yellow-Niche-10.5x5x3-side-view-72dpi]( "Yellow-Niche-10.5x5x3-side-view-72dpi")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Yellow Niche
2007-2009
Pine needle, raffia, paint Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
11"H x 5"W x 3"D
$2,500![Red-Niche-11x4x2.5-side-view-_72dpi]( "Red-Niche-11x4x2.5-side-view-_72dpi")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Red Niche
2007-2009
Pine needle, raffia, paint Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
11"H x 5"W x 3"D
$2,500![Howling-Cat-13x30-72dpi]( "Howling-Cat-13x30-72dpi")
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Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Howling Cat (detail)
2001-2005
Pine needle, raffia, paint
13"H x 30"W
$8,000![Rusty-Roof-10x14-72dpi]( "Rusty-Roof-10x14-72dpi")
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Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Lascaux Horses Vessel
1992-2001
Pine needle, raffia, paint
22"H x 12"W
$3,000
"In 1996 I was given a rare opportunity to visit France’s Lascaux cave. Inside the cave, Paleolithic bulls and horses painted on rugged cave walls appeared to come alive. This experience inspired me to begin experimentation with acrylic paint and develop a similar magic on baskets. Over the years I have managed to retain the integrity of a traditional coiled basket while exploring contemporary themes in my artistic expression."![Black-Cow-2000-16.5x18x3]( "Black-Cow-2000-16.5x18x3")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Black Cow
2000
Pine needle, raffia, paint Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
16"H x 18"W x 3"D
$2,800![Kidney-Bean-1999-25x18x8]( "Kidney-Bean-1999-25x18x8")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Kidney Bean
1999
Pine needle, raffia, paint Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
8"H x 22"W x 2"D
$1,700![Blue-Monk-1999-12x20x3]( "Blue-Monk-1999-12x20x3")
Elizabeth Whyte SchulzeM
Blue Monk
1999
Pine needle, raffia, paint Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
11.5"H x 20"W x 3"D
$2,400![In-The-Cave-12x18x14-view-1]( "In-The-Cave-12x18x14-view-1")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
In the Cave
2010-2012
Group of five vessels. Pine needle, raffia, paper, paint
12"H x 18"W x 14"D
$6,000![Stitched-bowl-3x12.5-1992]( "Stitched-bowl-3x12.5-1992")
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Stitched Petroglyph Bowl
1992
Pine needle, raffia, embroidery floss. Hand-fabricated wall hanger.
3"H x 12.5 "w
$1,200
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze: Thirty-One Years of Vessels
August 5 – September 2, 2023
Join us in viewing an exhibition of over 70 vessels by Elizabeth Whyte Schulze created throughout her career of over 30 years.
Schulze creates vessels inspired by her travels throughout the world: Morocco, Turkey, Egypt, Peru, and France. She is particularly interested in indigenous textiles and basketry as well as petroglyph and archaeological sites. She and her husband, Steve, are jazz fans and she often titles her work after some of the great musicians and song writers.
“I create basket sculptures with pine needles and raffia. I often adhere a thin skin of Japanese handmade paper to the basket. The paper veneer allows me to paint and mark the nubby surface with reflections on my travels. I layer images by intersecting and overlapping figure, design and text and bring figures to life as they run, walk and fly across the basket.” – Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Left: Elizabeth Whyte Schulze working in her studio.