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Romero, Santiago – 7″ Wide “Great Sky” Low Shoulder Jar
7"w x 6.5"h
$ 1,000.00
Santiago Romero is the son of noted Cochiti potter Diego Romero and nephew of Mateo Romero. In the past, he made figurative clay coyotes and smaller vessels. He is also known for his oil paintings. This piece is part of his new clay vessel series entitled, “Earth Palette”. Each piece in this first series captures the Southwestern landscape’s essence, colors, and mystery. This jar is piece is entitled, “Great Sky”. The piece has a polished rim and base. The center is fully painted with a sky and Black Mesa design. Note the red rim and base, indicative of the traditional clay color of Cochiti (before the white slip is added). The jar is a creative departure from his paintings on canvas. It is signed on the bottom. It is exciting to see a new generation of Cochiti potters creating new stories in clay!
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Santiago Romero is the son of noted Cochiti potter Diego Romero and nephew of Mateo Romero. In the past, he made figurative clay coyotes and smaller vessels. He is also known for his oil paintings. This piece is part of his new clay vessel series entitled, “Earth Palette”. Each piece in this first series captures the essence, colors, and mystery of the Southwestern landscape. This jar is piece is entitled, “Great Sky”. The piece has a polished rim and base. The center is fully painted with a sky and Black Mesa design. Note the red rim and base, which are indicative of the traditional clay color of Cochiti (before the white slip is added). The jar is a creative departure from his paintings on canvas. It is signed on the bottom. It is exciting to see a new generation of Cochiti potters creating new stories in clay!
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