Upcoming Events

New Works by Norma Howard

March 7 - 21, 2008

Artist Opening: Friday, March 7 at 5:00 pm

Blue Rain Gallery, Santa Fe

Tammy Garcia: Vision in Glass II

March 28 - April 15, 2008

Artist Opening: Friday, March 28 at 5:00 pm

Blue Rain Gallery, Santa Fe

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Featured Artist

Pahponee

Horse Bowl

23.5" tall x 14" dia.

Pottery

Pahponee: Guided by the White Buffalo

Pahponee's inspiration in pottery making came from a life-changing encounter with a White Buffalo mother and calf. White Buffalo are sacred to Native people and directly following her encounter, Pahponee dreamt of a White Buffalo. "I would keep dreaming of this one specific pot, and other beautiful pots, but I didn't know how to make them," says Pahponee.

She spent years experimenting with various types of clay, traditional firing methods and contemporary kiln firing. "The first several years were rough, until I began to develop a better understanding of the rhythm of earth, water, fire and air." Her experimentation and research has resulted in technical excellence in clay properties, tools, hand building, and firing techniques.

Mastering several pottery techniques has provided the platform for Pahponee to create distinctive pottery that expresses her own personal style and innovative spirit. "I have learned that all clay is sacred and alive, whether it is hand dug or purchased commercially. Working with clay is a sacred activity for me. This involves personal interaction between clay, myself, and as Native people say, All My Relations."

Today, Pahponee is one of the top Native American potters. She continues to experiment with new techniques always striving for excellence in her work. Pahponee's pottery continues to be inspired by her dreams, life experiences, and continues to be guided by the White Buffalo.

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In the Gallery

Blue Rain Gallery welcomes 2008 and expands it's stable of artists to include four exciting new glass sculptors. Each of our new artists encompass a definitive style that sets them apart from other glass artists working today. We are pleased to introduce Shelley Muzylowski Allen, William Davis, Sean O'Neill and Jeremy Lepisto.