Namingha, Les – “Urban” Jar

9.75"w x 6.5"h

$ 4,800.00

This is an exceptional and important large vessel by Les Namingha.  The title of the piece is “Urban” and Les says it is inspired by the work of Basqiat, Haring, Lewitt, Jersey Joe and Nampeyo.  One one side the word, “Urban” is tagged in a grafitti style.  The opposite side has a Hopi bird pattern in graffiti form.  The overall imagery has such an extraordinary blend and balance of influences, it makes it very exciting.  Note as well the one katsina mask as part of the designs!  The bottom has a wonderful Harring inspired linear design which is also feels very much like Zuni linear patterns.  Les remains one of those potters who continues to defy expectations in his innovative clay art.  He pulls from his artistic background as well as his Zuni and Hopi heritage.   The jar is signed on the bottom.