2004 Southwest Indian Art Fair Juried Competition

Photos by Jannelle Weakly

Description: Water jar with Zuni designs in white, dark brown and peach. Handmade using coil method of natural clays and paints and kiln fired.

About this Award: Awarded for high quality in craftsmanship and vision in the use of clay. All pottery and figurative clay are eligible.

Jurors' Comments:
Ramson: I liked the imagery on the pot and the detail and quality of the painting. It had a nice ring to it when I thumped it. It may be fired in a contemporary way, but it was a really excellent piece of work.
Shonto: I agree with everything Ramson said. I liked the design quality and clarity.
Jennifer: (of the Runner Up) The artist has paid close attention to adhering to traditional craftsmanship while being open to new innovations in technique and compositional motifs. It has a well-balanced form physically as well as in terms of the design.

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