Watt, of Seneca and Scottish-German heritage, studied at Willamette University, the Institute of American Indian Arts, and Yale University. She works in pen and ink, mixed media, and installation art. Interested in the symbolism, structure, and use of everyday objects, Watt utilizes a variety of materials in her art including textiles, alabaster, slate, and cornhusks. She is a professor of art at Portland Community College in Oregon and the gallery coordinator of its Northview Gallery.
     
 
   
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