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Craft in America
Woodworker and furniture maker Wendy Maruyama
Woodworker and furniture maker Wendy Maruyama delves into matters of ethnicity, gender and world issues in her work. Born an American of Japanese heritage, Maruyama satisfied her artistic passions by becoming an important furniture maker in a field dominated by men and in the process, overcame challenges related to her deafness and disability. Segment from the IDENTITY episode
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EAST highlights diverse expressions behind modern craft in the eastern region of America.
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COLLECTORS reveals the relationship between craft collectors & artists they support
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DEMOCRACY explores how craft is intertwined with our nation’s defining principles.