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10-02-2007, 10:59 AM
Talking with the Clay
The Art of Pueblo Pottery in the 21st Century
A Discussion and Booksigning with Stephen Trimble
Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
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Santa Fe, NM-What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture at one of their always well-informed talks about Native American culture. Author Stephen Trimble in this revised version of Talking with Clay captures the essence of pueblo pottery.
When you hold a Pueblo pot in your hands, you feel a tactile connection through the clay to the potter and to centuries of tradition. You will find no better guide to this feeling than Talking with the Clay. Stephen Trimble's photographs capture the spirit of Pueblo pottery in its stunning variety, from the glittering micaceous jars of Taos Pueblo to the famous black ware of San Ildefonso Pueblo, from the bold black-on-white designs of Acoma Pueblo to the rich red and gold polychromes of the Hopi villages. His portraits of potters communicate the elegance and warmth of these artists, for this is the potters' book. Revealed through dozens of conversations, their stories and dreams span seven generations and more than a century, revealing how potterymaking helps bridge the gap between worlds, between humans and clay, springing from old ways but embracing change. In this newly revised, expanded, and redesigned edition, Trimble brings his classic into the twenty-first century with interviews and photographs from a new generation of potters working to preserve the miraculous balance between tradition and innovation.
"This twenty-first century revised edition of Steve Trimble's Talking with the Clay expands his comprehensive work on Pueblo pottery to include contemporary artists. As with his earlier piece, which offers profound understanding of Pueblo pottery, this work offers intuitive insight into those who are carrying on the tradition today. The potters, both past and present, are talking with the clay. In this book, Steve Trimble listens, and through a lifetime of study and acquired knowledge, conveys the conversation."
-Diego Romero, Cochiti Pueblo Potter
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“Detail of a carved Acoma pot by Wilfred Garcia”
Marvin and Frances Martinez, potters from San Ildefonso pueblo will join Steve in this slide presentation and discuss the world of pueblo pottery. Other pueblo potters are scheduled to attend to discuss their work and the craft of contemporary pottery making.
Although many things in life seem beautiful the first time you see them, like the blossom on a rose, beauty tends to fade with time, familiarity and distance. That seems not to be the case with Trimble’s book. As with all fine art, the photos in “Talking with the Clay” are so striking you’re sure to recall and appreciate their beauty years after you see them the first time. It is that distinction which marks this book as fine art Steppin’ Out readers are sure to enjoy. The images included in this story are but a taste of the visual feast that awaits the reader in “Talking with the Clay”. In fact, you may find yourself wondering how to obtain high-quality prints of the book’s images! To enjoy a multi-page excerpt from “Talking with the Clay”, readers are encouraged to download this Adobe PDF document from the publisher’s site: http://sarpress.sarweb.org/sarpress/images/pdf/sarpress_100.pdf
This is a revised and updated 20th Anniversary edition of “Talking with the Clay”, which was originally published in 1987. The Santa Fe publisher is the century old, School for Advanced Research on the Human Experience (www.sarweb.org (http://www.sarweb.org)) . Clearly the book and its publisher have withstood the test of time. For more on other works authored by Trimble, visit: http://sarpress.sarweb.org/sarpress/images/pdf/sarpress_100.pdf and here is a direct link to the Santa Fe publisher’s site: http://sarpress.sarweb.org/sarpress.
Steppin’ Out’s hat is off to the author and the publisher. We suspect Steve Trimble’s talk will be fascinating. If you are near Santa Fe on Sunday, October 14th, be sure to attend!
Admission to this event is free to New Mexico residents.
For information the public may call 505-476-1250.
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Contact:Steve Cantrell,
steve.cantrell@state.nm.us
Special Thanks to:
Dawn Kaufmann, Educator
505-476-1271
dawn.kaufmann@state.nm.us
Located on Museum Hill, the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture shares the beautiful Milner Plaza with the Museum of International Folk Art. Here, Now and Always, a major permanent exhibition at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, combines the voices of living Native Americans with ancient and contemporary artifacts and interactive multimedia to tell the complex stories of the Southwest. The Buchsbaum Gallery displays ceramics from the region's pueblos. Five changing galleries present exhibits on subjects ranging from archaeological excavations to contemporary art. In addition, an outdoor sculpture garden offers rotating exhibits of works by Native American sculptors.
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs.
Information for the Public
Location: The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is located on Museum HillT, Camino Lejo off Old Santa Fe Trail.
Information:505-476-1250 or visit www.indianartsandculture.org (http://www.indianartsandculture.org)
Days/Times: Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Admission: School groups free. Children 16 and under free. New Mexico residents with ID free on Sundays. New Mexico resident Senior Citizens (age 60+) with ID free Wednesdays. Museum Foundation members free. NM Veterans with 50% or more disability free. Students with ID $1 discount. Single visit to one museum: $8.00 for non-state residents; $6.00 for New Mexico residents. Four-day pass to five museums including state-run museums in Santa Fe plus The Museum of Spanish Colonial Art $18.00. One-day pass for two museums (Museum of International Folk Art and Museum of Indian Arts and Culture OR New Mexico Museum of Art and Palace of the Governors) $12.00. Group rate for ten or more people: single visit $6.00, four day pass $16.00.
The Art of Pueblo Pottery in the 21st Century
A Discussion and Booksigning with Stephen Trimble
Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
http://www.steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/trimble_book_image.jpg
Santa Fe, NM-What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture at one of their always well-informed talks about Native American culture. Author Stephen Trimble in this revised version of Talking with Clay captures the essence of pueblo pottery.
When you hold a Pueblo pot in your hands, you feel a tactile connection through the clay to the potter and to centuries of tradition. You will find no better guide to this feeling than Talking with the Clay. Stephen Trimble's photographs capture the spirit of Pueblo pottery in its stunning variety, from the glittering micaceous jars of Taos Pueblo to the famous black ware of San Ildefonso Pueblo, from the bold black-on-white designs of Acoma Pueblo to the rich red and gold polychromes of the Hopi villages. His portraits of potters communicate the elegance and warmth of these artists, for this is the potters' book. Revealed through dozens of conversations, their stories and dreams span seven generations and more than a century, revealing how potterymaking helps bridge the gap between worlds, between humans and clay, springing from old ways but embracing change. In this newly revised, expanded, and redesigned edition, Trimble brings his classic into the twenty-first century with interviews and photographs from a new generation of potters working to preserve the miraculous balance between tradition and innovation.
"This twenty-first century revised edition of Steve Trimble's Talking with the Clay expands his comprehensive work on Pueblo pottery to include contemporary artists. As with his earlier piece, which offers profound understanding of Pueblo pottery, this work offers intuitive insight into those who are carrying on the tradition today. The potters, both past and present, are talking with the clay. In this book, Steve Trimble listens, and through a lifetime of study and acquired knowledge, conveys the conversation."
-Diego Romero, Cochiti Pueblo Potter
http://www.steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/Wilfred_Garcia_kiva_steps.jpg
“Detail of a carved Acoma pot by Wilfred Garcia”
Marvin and Frances Martinez, potters from San Ildefonso pueblo will join Steve in this slide presentation and discuss the world of pueblo pottery. Other pueblo potters are scheduled to attend to discuss their work and the craft of contemporary pottery making.
Although many things in life seem beautiful the first time you see them, like the blossom on a rose, beauty tends to fade with time, familiarity and distance. That seems not to be the case with Trimble’s book. As with all fine art, the photos in “Talking with the Clay” are so striking you’re sure to recall and appreciate their beauty years after you see them the first time. It is that distinction which marks this book as fine art Steppin’ Out readers are sure to enjoy. The images included in this story are but a taste of the visual feast that awaits the reader in “Talking with the Clay”. In fact, you may find yourself wondering how to obtain high-quality prints of the book’s images! To enjoy a multi-page excerpt from “Talking with the Clay”, readers are encouraged to download this Adobe PDF document from the publisher’s site: http://sarpress.sarweb.org/sarpress/images/pdf/sarpress_100.pdf
This is a revised and updated 20th Anniversary edition of “Talking with the Clay”, which was originally published in 1987. The Santa Fe publisher is the century old, School for Advanced Research on the Human Experience (www.sarweb.org (http://www.sarweb.org)) . Clearly the book and its publisher have withstood the test of time. For more on other works authored by Trimble, visit: http://sarpress.sarweb.org/sarpress/images/pdf/sarpress_100.pdf and here is a direct link to the Santa Fe publisher’s site: http://sarpress.sarweb.org/sarpress.
Steppin’ Out’s hat is off to the author and the publisher. We suspect Steve Trimble’s talk will be fascinating. If you are near Santa Fe on Sunday, October 14th, be sure to attend!
Admission to this event is free to New Mexico residents.
For information the public may call 505-476-1250.
###
Contact:Steve Cantrell,
steve.cantrell@state.nm.us
Special Thanks to:
Dawn Kaufmann, Educator
505-476-1271
dawn.kaufmann@state.nm.us
Located on Museum Hill, the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture shares the beautiful Milner Plaza with the Museum of International Folk Art. Here, Now and Always, a major permanent exhibition at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, combines the voices of living Native Americans with ancient and contemporary artifacts and interactive multimedia to tell the complex stories of the Southwest. The Buchsbaum Gallery displays ceramics from the region's pueblos. Five changing galleries present exhibits on subjects ranging from archaeological excavations to contemporary art. In addition, an outdoor sculpture garden offers rotating exhibits of works by Native American sculptors.
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs.
Information for the Public
Location: The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is located on Museum HillT, Camino Lejo off Old Santa Fe Trail.
Information:505-476-1250 or visit www.indianartsandculture.org (http://www.indianartsandculture.org)
Days/Times: Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Admission: School groups free. Children 16 and under free. New Mexico residents with ID free on Sundays. New Mexico resident Senior Citizens (age 60+) with ID free Wednesdays. Museum Foundation members free. NM Veterans with 50% or more disability free. Students with ID $1 discount. Single visit to one museum: $8.00 for non-state residents; $6.00 for New Mexico residents. Four-day pass to five museums including state-run museums in Santa Fe plus The Museum of Spanish Colonial Art $18.00. One-day pass for two museums (Museum of International Folk Art and Museum of Indian Arts and Culture OR New Mexico Museum of Art and Palace of the Governors) $12.00. Group rate for ten or more people: single visit $6.00, four day pass $16.00.