Ann-erika White Bird is an enrolled member of the Sicangu Lakota Nation. She began her beading career thirteen years ago, creating moccasins for her relatives. She is also a rising star in the beadwork scene.Below is an interview with her that gives a little bit of some cool background info on what she does, what inspires her, and what's important to her.
BB: How would you describe your work?
AWB: I would describe my work as traditional Lakota art with contemporary flair as I use contemporary elements. Beads have replaced traditional quill work in the art that I create. I use buckskin almost exclusively but I utilize not only beads but other modern items such as brass and steel buttons, sterling silver stamped buttons and whatever else appeals to me in creating my piece.
