Diane Carton

Diane Carton

Diane follows permaculture design principles, which drew her to working with Willow – a truly versatile material, well rooted in Irish heritage but also carbon neutral with a positive impact on the environment, even absorbing carbon in its growth phase.

Evident in her work is a deep respect for traditional Irish basketry, including growing and harvesting Willow herself. Through her artform Diane explores both traditional and contemporary basketry techniques, taking the ancient craft into the 21st century, re-working traditional weaving practice to create timeless, functional pieces and sculptural vessels.