Linda Baker, BA (Board Member)

Mount Vernon native, Linda Baker is a fiber artist. She first learned to sew from her grandmother and continued to practice those skills throughout her life.

In 1996 she began designing dolls following studies with other artists. She developed her own unique “fabric sculptures” by sketching them on paper, then creating three-dimensional forms. Although the fabric sculptures have no faces, Linda’s choice of fabric, and the manner in which she cuts across the printed African fabric gives each doll a character of its own. Each sculpture is hand- sewn maneuvered into position and embellished with beads, shells, baskets and synthetic locks for hair.

Each piece is unique and one of a kind. Locations where fabric sculptures have been sold and exhibited:

MOUNT VERNON, NY
ACBAW Art Gallery
Cimmaron Café
Art in the Park
Mount Vernon Public Library
Met Life Building
Lateranga Center
Harmony Designs

NEW ROCHELLE, NY
Poet’s Corner

YONKERS, NY
Will Library

NEW YORK, NY
National Black Theatre
Will Bonner Youth Enrichment
Scarf Lady Arts on Third & Lennox Ave