Celebrating Shaker craft

“Big Rocker,’’ by Mitch Ryerson, in the show “American Beauty: Shaker Furniture and Contemporary Craft from the Collection,’’ at the Art Complex Museum, Duxbury, Mass., through Sept. 6.

The museum says:

The show is part of “‘Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026,’ a nationwide Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade throughout our history and in contemporary life," according to the organization.

The exhibit at the Art Complex Museum pairs Shaker-made furniture with contemporary craft, showing how the work of the Shakers continues to influence craftspeople today. "Featuring works in wood, clay, fiber, metal, and mixed materials, [the show] celebrates craftsmanship that balances utility and beauty, tradition and innovation, and honors the enduring artistry of the handmade,’’ says the museum.