130:. Through his work, artist, Virgil Ortiz hopes to teach the new generation of pottery artists the history of his people's ways and what happened to his people. "The pieces may be seen as the culmination of Ortiz's crusade to educate the world about what he calls "the first American Revolution." Educating people about his heritage is what motivates him in his unique diverse work. Virgil Ortiz's inspiration comes from blending his traditional Cochiti ways with modern Sci-Fi. According to the
87:. Ortiz makes a variety of pottery, including traditional Cochiti figurative pottery, experimental figurative pottery, traditional pottery vessels. His clothing and jewelry designs are influenced by traditional Native American pattern and aesthetics. He is best known for his edgy pottery figures, his contemporary take on the traditional Cochiti pottery figures (
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During the early days of the transcontinental railroad, Cochiti artists caricatured the travelers—circus performers, salesmen, and adventurers— who suddenly appeared in their world. "The figurative style was a form of social commentary," Ortiz said. "They captured in clay the images of all the crazy,
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108:(1912–1984). His mother taught him to make traditional Cochiti pueblo pottery. "The thought has never crossed my mind to be anything other than an artist and fashion designer. Art is in my blood," he said. His three siblings are also potters,
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