Santa Clara Pot - Out of the Darkness
by Ira Marcus
Title
Santa Clara Pot - Out of the Darkness
Artist
Ira Marcus
Medium
Photograph
Description
Pottery of the Pueblo People of the Southwest United States has been around for centuries. Pots were made from local clay and served very utilitarian purposes, but were also works of art. By the 1900s there was a shift from the utilitarian uses to more decorative pieces in demand by non-Native peoples. Each individual tribe has very distinctive styles as can be seen in my “out of the darkness” series of photos.
These images pay tribute to the craftsmanship of the individual potter and his/her heritage. The theme of going from dark to light represents how the indigenous people of North America were made nearly extinct by the newcomers from across the ocean, but today have somehow been able to preserve at least some remnants of their rich cultural heritage, and are seeing a renewed pride among their youngest members.
This piece is made by husband and wife team, Merton and Linda Sisneros of the Santa Clara Pueblo. The highly polished black and matte black finished is a signature of Santa Clara pottery.
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July 10th, 2020
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