Robert Patricio is known for his classic forms and use of both traditional and pre-historic imagery.  This is a large classic water jar with a high shoulder and elongated neck. The jar is entitled, ‘Birth of the Butterfly”.  On the sides, there are butterflies painted with fine-line wings, emerging from their cocoons.  Below them are plant designs.  Above them are a variety of cloud and rain designs.  Separating the butterflies are small rainclouds, again with thin lines in the center.  The jar has two different colors of clay used to paint the designs along with the black (bee-weed)  The rim of the jar has star patterns.  As usual, Robert paints with precision and his use of the open, white space of the clay surface to accentuate his lines and designs is impressive on this larger jar!  The base of the jar is slipped red.  Robert is certainly one of the leading traditional Acoma potters working today which is evidenced by his stunning forms and complementary designs.  The jar is signed on the bottom, “R. M. Patricio”.

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Patricio, Robert (b. 1976)

Robert Patricio

Robert is the son of Doris Patricio and the brother of Doug, Israel, and Myron Patricio.  His great-grandfather was Santiago Zieu, and his grandmother was Helen Zieu Patricio (1911-1983).  His great-aunt was Marie Z. Chino.  His aunt (cousin) was Grace Chino, who taught him to make pottery.  Robert is known for his traditionally built vessels and for using traditional shapes and designs.  He has won numerous awards for his pottery, including "Best of Pottery" at Santa Fe Indian Market in 2010 and 2022!  Each piece is coil-built and painted with clay slips and bee weed (black).  Robert says he signs his "RM Patricio" pieces for Robert Marcus Patricio.

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