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July 9, 2025

Harrison Preston: From Dust to Art

Harrison Preston, a Wa:k O’odham artist, is a traditional basket weaver and potter whose work bridges the past and the present
Produced by Özlem Özgür From Season 11 Arts and Culture
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Harrison Preston, a Wa:k O’odham artist, is a traditional basket weaver and potter whose work bridges the past and the present. He creates both traditional and contemporary pieces, always with a deep respect for the cultural practices that shape his art. Raised and still living on the San Xavier Indian Reservation (Wa:k)—a district of the Tohono O’odham Nation just south of Tucson, Arizona—Harrison is dedicated to preserving his heritage through every weave and curve of clay.

Producer: Özlem Ayşe Özgür
Videographer: Diana Cadena
Editor: Nate Huffmann
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