Swentzell, Roxanne – “Choices” Original Clay Figure (2001), Published in “Extraordinary People”
$ 11,000.00
This is a classic original clay piece by Roxanne Swentzell. It is entitled “Choices”. It is one of the iconic clay figures by Roxanne. The figure is holding a clay bear in one hand, and a clay apple in the other. Roxanne wrote of this piece:
“Everything we do in a day, whether we know it or not, is a choice, and our choices really matter. It’s not the case that we’re simply buffeted this way and that by circumstances, with nothing we can do about it. Yes, things happen. But it’s our choice how we respond. Still, decisions often are not easy or clear. “The apple and pear are very close; they’re similar but not the same. Choices can be incredibly fine-lined. This piece is about the moment of choice – before the decision happens.”
The piece has a lot of expression in her face and movement in her hands and feet! The pear and the apple are separate pieces. The story, size, and complexity of the piece create a powerful expression of Roxanne’s clay art. This figure is signed “ROX” and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. It is published in her book, “Extraordinary People” on pp. 59-61.
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This is a classic original clay piece by Roxanne Swentzell. It is entitled “No Roots”. It is one of the iconic clay figures by Roxanne. The figure is looking down at her navel with her feet extended. Roxanne said of this piece:
“This original clay sculpture is looking for her connection to who and where she’s from by searching for her belly button. She has none. It’s a statement on how important our ancestors are and how, when we lose that connection, we become alone and disconnected from who we are at a basic level. She’s a reminder to stay connected or reconnect with our ancestry.”
The piece has a lot of expression in her face and movement in her hands and feet! It is painted to have the look of clay. The story, size, and complexity of the piece create a powerful expression of Roxanne’s clay art. This figure is signed “ROX” and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Swentzell, Roxanne (b. 1962)
Roxanne Swentzell
Roxanne Swentzell (b. 1962) continues to be one of the pivotal Pueblo artists, and her work continues to be among the most dynamic and innovative in contemporary figurative pottery. She is a granddaughter of Rose Naranjo, a niece of Nora Naranjo-Morse, Michael Naranjo and Jody Folwel. She is a cousin to Jody Naranjo, Susan Folwell, Forrest Naranjo, and others. She is part of one of the most innovative families at Santa Clara Pueblo. Roxanne has won numerous awards for her work, along with being the subject of several museum exhibitions and books, such as "Women Potters: Transforming Traditions".
Roxanne's first public exhibition was at Santa Fe Indian Market in 1984. In 1994, she won the Santa Fe Indian Market Creative Excellence in Sculpture award. Her sculptures have shown at the White House and currently show in many museums and galleries. A few of her collections include works at the Smithsonian, Cartier in Paris, and Santa Fe Convention Center.