2015-02 Nude male bowl

2015-02 Nude male bowl

This is an iconoclastic and disturbing pot; the most visceral in the collection. The clay used for bowl 2015-02 is slightly micaceous. This bowl is thick and roughly-formed, as is particularly evident when examining the exterior of the bowl. The bottom is creased and...
2015-01 Corn birds dancing jar

2015-01 Corn birds dancing jar

Corn, of course, is integral to Hopi life. Prayers and dance are offered to the gods so that they will allow rain and the corn will grow. These prayers often are conveyed to the gods by birds and their feathers. Here Mark Tahbo has developed an image that expresses...