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VanPool, Christine S., Todd L. vanPool,
and David A. Phillips, eds.
Religion of the Prehispanic Southwest. Archaeology of Religion
Series, edited by David S. Whitley. Fourteen papers are presented
on prehispanic religion, many dealing with the Casas Grandes
region. Under review by Altamira Press (925-938-7243), 1840
San Miguel Drive, Suite 207, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. http://www.altamirapress.com/
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Tamara Stewart
2004 "The Grand Enigmas of Casas Grandes," American
Archaeology (Spring), pages 12-18. The assistant editor of
American Archaeology and the Archaeological Conservancy's
Southwest projects coordinator provides a balanced view of
the various viewpoints and differences of opinion regarding
the origin and importance of Paquimé. |
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"The Research Pottery Collection
of Spencer H. MacCallum Illustrating the Development of Juan
Quezada's Art Through a Chronological Series of His Work,"
by Johnson, Grace and Spencer MacCallum. In San Diego Museum
of Man, From Paquimé to Mata Ortiz: The Legacy of Ancient
Casas Grandes. San Diego Museum Papers No.40. Proceedings
of the Museum's biennial Latin American Symposium held in
San Diego CA on March 26, 2000 (published 2002). Included
here is a chronological series of black-and-white photos of
135 pots by Juan Quezada from the Spencer H. MacCallum Collection,
the majority dating between 1976 and 1979, showing the development
of Juan Quezada's early painting style. Can be ordered from
the Museum for $16.95 plus $2.50 shipping (.50 each additional
over one). Contact Jessica Sullivan (619-239-2001), Manager,
Museum Gift Shop. |
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The Romance of Mexico.
This is the name of the May, 2003 Bon Appétit Magazine's
14th Annual Special Collector's Edition. This edition's "Bon
Vivant" column features two examples of Mata Ortiz ceramics
from the Sierra Madre Trading Company. One is a white clay
olla by Mauro Quezada, the other a black-on-black olla by
Oscar de Gonzales Quezada. The column is a regular feature
of "What's new. What's hot. What's good." It includes
a good-sized photo and some brief information the items selected.
The wide circulation of this magazine will help bring Mata
Ortiz pottery to the greater attention of consumers, decorators
and buyers. Contact Arthela Cummings (562-598-6615), Sierra
Madre Trading Company, Box 92016, Long Beach, CA 90809-2016.
<service@sierramadretrading.com> http://www.sierramadretrading.com/ |
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DaRosa, Alison
2000 "Ancient Art Reborn," a collection of articles
in the Travel Section of the San Diego Union-Tribune for Sunday,
January 31, 2000. For this work, travel editor Alison DaRosa
was awarded the prestigious San Diego Press Club Award for
"Best Travel Piece," the (international) Pacific-Asia
Travel Association Award, and the United States’ most
prestigious travel journalism award, the Lowell Thomas Gold
Award, sponsored by the Society of American Travel Writers.
The articles were picked up by many newspapers nationwide
at the time and were later featured in the Travel Section
of the San Francisco Chronicle for Sunday, November 14th. |
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Donnelly, Karen
2000 "The Art of Innovation," in the Arts Section
for April, The World & I Magazine, monthly publication
of the Washington Times. Article based on an interview with
Michael Wisner. Single copies of the magazine available for
$10.50 by writing to 3400 New York Ave., Washington DC 20002,
or calling Customer Service 800-822-2822. The article can
be viewed on their website, http://www.worldandi.com/, for
a $3 fee for a one-day pass to their Online Edition. |
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The Magic of Mata Ortiz,
by Elsie Montiel. Voices of Mexico, No. 63 (Apr-Jun 2003),
pp. 33-41.
Ten great color illustrations (including the slick magazine
cover which would decorate any coffee table) from Artes de
Mexico. Beautifully written, but several serious errors in
describing the technology may be due to editing/translating
difficulties. This issue also contains three articles on the
Chihuahuan desert, drought, and cave art
Contact Voices of Mexico (Voice/fax 011-525-336-3601), Canadá
203, Col. San Lucas 04030, Mexico DF, Mexico. <voicesmex@servidor.unam.mx>
http://www.unam.mx/ |
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Quakenbush Pots Feature Indian
Themes, by Cornelia Olive. The Sanford (NC) Herald,
April 30, 2003.
Recounts how potter Coy Quakenbush, of Graham, NC, became
attracted to pottery and in particular the Mata Ortiz style
and technique. Includes photos of Coy's work. See the article
at sanfordherald.com/articles/2003/04/30/news/news04.txt |
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Gilbert, Bill
2000 "The Village of Mata Ortiz," in Crossing Borders
/ Transcending Categories: Contemporary Art from Mata Ortiz,
Mexico, catalog of the summer 2000 exhibition at the Museum
of Fine Arts in Santa Fe, NM. This important, 8-page essay
asks where Mata Ortiz art fits in the American art market
and suggests that it is best categorized as contemporary fine
art. The catalog includes a foreword by Museum of Fine Arts
director Stuart A. Ashman, an introduction by Joseph Traugott,
the Museum's Curator of Twentieth-Century Art, and 24 color
plates. Paper cover, text in Spanish and English. Out of print. |
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1999 "The Alchemy of Clay,"
Artes de Mexico No. 45, pp 36-45. One of six articles in this
number of Mexico's premier art magazine. The entire number
is devoted to the ceramic art of Mata Ortiz. $29.95 plus $4
shipping from Lomas Publishing, Box 40730, Tucson AZ 85717;
phone 520-578-3008 or fax 520-908-8807. |
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1995 "Mata Ortiz: Traditions and Innovations," Ceramics
Monthly 43:10 (December), pp 51-56. |
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1995 "Juan Quezada, Mexican Potter,"
The Studio Potter 24:1 (December). Edited transcript of a
thoughtful interview with Juan Quezada. |
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1995 The Potters of Mata Ortiz: Transforming
a Tradition. Catalog of an exhibition curated by the author
at the University of New Mexico Art Museum, Albuquerque NM.
A scholarly evaluation of the ceramic art of Mata Ortiz. Many
photographs in black-and-white and color plus 18 color plates
illustrating the work of the 18 artists represented; University
of New Mexico Art Museum. Out of print. guts@unm.edu |
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Hills, Jim
"Dialects of Clay," Artes de Mexico No. 45, pp 52-79.
A good survey of the
emerging village styles. One of six articles in this issue
of Mexico's premier art magazine. The entire number is devoted
to the ceramic art of Mata Ortiz. $29.95 plus $4 shipping
from Lomas Publishing, Box 40730, Tucson AZ 85717; phone 520-578-3008
or fax 520-908-8807. |
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Johnson, Grace and Spencer MacCallum
2000 "The Research Pottery Collection of Spencer H. MacCallum
Illustrating the Development of Juan Quezada's Art Through
a Chronological Series of His Work." In San Diego Museum
of Man, From Paquimé to Mata Ortiz: The Legacy of Ancient
Casas Grandes. San Diego Museum Papers No.40. Proceedings
of the Museum's biennial Latin American Symposium held in
San Diego CA on March 26, 2000. Included here is a chronological
series of black-and-white photos of 135 pots by Juan Quezada
from the Spencer H. MacCallum Collection, the majority dating
between 1976 and 1979, showing the development of Juan Quezada's
early painting style. |
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Levin, Elaine
1980 "Juan Quezada: Potter in a New Tradition,"
Ceramics Monthly, September, pages 50-57. Available on-line
in Spanish translation at: http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Cafe/6895/mataortiz.htm |
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Lowell, Susan
2000 "Treasure of Mata Ortiz," Stanford, May/June
2000, pp 81-83. A well-written account of Stanford alumnus
Walter Parks' involvement in the Mata Ortiz phenomenon, with
photographs by W. Ross Humphreys and Robin Stancliff.
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MacCallum, Spencer H.
2000 With Grace Johnson. "The Research Pottery Collection
of Spencer H. MacCallum Illustrating the Development of Juan
Quezada's Art Through a Chronological Series of His Work."
In San Diego Museum of Man, From Paquimé to Mata Ortiz:
The Legacy of Ancient Casas Grandes. San Diego Museum Papers
No.40. Proceedings of the Museum's biennial Latin American
Symposium held in San Diego CA on March 26, 2000. Included
here is a chronological series of black-and-white photos of
135 pots by Juan Quezada, the majority dating between 1976
and 1979, showing the development of his early painting style. |
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2000 "Reflections on Juan Quezada
Celado--The Man and the Artist,"
In The Best of Mexico's Copper Canyon 2000. Sunracer Publications
Tucson AZ 85754. <sunracer@theriver.com> |
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1999 "Mata Ortiz: A Ceramic Renaissance,"
Artes de Mexico No. 45, pp
20-35. With Walter P. Parks. |
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1998 Introduction to Sandra S. Smith, Portraits of Clay: Potters
of Mata Ortiz. Tucson: University of Arizona Press. |
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1994 "Chronology and Perspective
on the Mata Ortiz Phenomenon," Kiva, The Journal of Southwestern
Anthropology and History 60:1 (fall), 5-23. Introduction to
this number of Kiva, featuring five papers devoted to Mata
Ortiz pottery. Although stingy with photos, this number of
Kiva is the best available source for detailed information
about the early history of the potters and their techniques.
Copies of the Journal $10 postpaid from the author (775-482-2039)
sm@look.net |
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1994 "Pioneering an Art Movement
in Northern Mexico," Kiva, The Journal of Southwestern
Anthropology and History 60:1 (fall), 71-91. One of five papers
in this number of Kiva which is devoted entirely to Mata Ortiz
pottery. An account of the early development of the pottery
and of many specific innovations of the various potters. Copies
of the Journal $10 postpaid from the author (775-482-2039)
sm@look.net |
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1981 "A Story of Three Pots:
Juan Quezada and the New Palanganas Pottery Tradition,"
NCECA Journal (National Council on Education in the Ceramic
Arts) vol.2 no.1. An informative account of the pottery movement,
techniques, and Juan Quezada’s demonstrating at the 1980
NCECA Conference, where he successfully fired a pot outdoors
in a driving rain. |
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1979 "An Odyssey Complete and
Continuing" in Juan Quezada and the New Tradition (catalog
of a traveling exhibition). The Art Gallery, California State
University, Fullerton CA. An early, detailed account by the
person who in 1976 discovered Juan Quezada and over the next
six years gradually introduced him to the art world. Includes
an article by Charles Di Peso, "Roots of the New Tradition:
Prehistory of the Casas Grandes Valley ," plus 21 black-and-white
and 12 color plates. Out of print. |
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1978 "Ceramic Revival in the
Casas Grandes Valley," Masterkey 52:2 (April-June). Southwest
Museum, Highland Park, Los Angeles CA. An early, informative
account of the potters and their pottery-making techniques
with photographs of the work of each of the potters working
at that time. Reprints $4 from the author (775-482-2039) sm@look.net |
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1977 "A Ceramic Arts Revival," American Indian Art
Magazine, vol.3 no.1. An account of the discovery of Juan
Quezada with outstanding photographs in color of his very
early work. |
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Parks, Walter P.
1999 "Mata Ortiz: A Ceramic Renaissance," Artes
de Mexico No. 45, pp 20-35. One of six articles in this number
of Mexico's premier art magazine. The entire number is devoted
to the ceramic art of Mata Ortiz. $29.95 plus $4 shipping
from Lomas Publishing, Box 40730, Tucson AZ 85717; phone 520-578-3008
or fax 520-908-8807. |
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1999 "The Potters of Mata Ortiz,"
Southwest Art (December). This is Parks’ foreword to
The Many Faces of Mata Ortiz attractively reproduced as an
article with excellent illustrations. Order copies (singles
$5, yearly subscription $32.) from Southwest Art (877-212-1938),
Box 420235, Palm Coast FL 32142-0235. |
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Price, William F.
1994 "Through a Mother’s Eyes: A Conversation with
Doña Paulita," Kiva, The Journal of Southwestern
Anthropology and History 60:1 (fall), 5-23. One of five papers
in this number of Kiva which is devoted entirely to Mata Ortiz
pottery. A charming transcript of a conversation with the
mother of Juan Quezada. Although stingy with photos, this
number of Kiva is the best source of detailed information
about the early history of the potters and their techniques.
Copies of the Journal $10 postpaid from Spencer MacCallum
(775-482-2039) sm@look.net |
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Quintana Rodríguez, Jorge and
Jim Hills
1999 "The Potters," in The Many Faces of Mata Ortiz
by Susan Lowell, Jim Hills, Walter Parks, Jorge Quintana and
Michael Wisner (Tucson: Treasure Chest Books 1999), pages
81-185. This volume is the definitive treatment of the ceramic
art of Mata Ortiz. An eye-catching book (208 pages 9"
x 11" with 260 color illustrations), it reflects this
brilliant new art tradition from numerous different perspectives
and describes the work of more than 100 ceramic artists. Reviewed
in the November 1999 American Indian Art Magazine and also
in Ceramics Monthly (47:9). Paper $29.95 (ISBN 1-887896-08-2);
Cloth $50 (ISBN 1-887896-18-X).Order from Treasure Chest Books
(520-623-9558 or fax 624-5888; Long-distance phone 800-969-9558
or fax 800-715-5888), Box 5250, Tucson AZ 85703-0250. |
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Turek, Norbert
1999 "The Spirit to Learn and the Spirit to Teach,"
Ceramics Monthly 47:9 (November). This article, substantially
written by Michael Wisner, is one of the finest technical
pieces yet published on Mata Ortiz pottery and is certain
to remain a classic. Also in this issue is a review of The
Many Faces of Mata Ortiz. Write to Box 6102, Westerville OH
43086-6102, or call 614-523-1660. (Single copies $9 postpaid
in the U.S., subscription $28.) |
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Wisner, Michael
1999 "The Ceramic Technology of Mata Ortiz," in
The Many Faces of Mata Ortiz by Susan Lowell, Jim Hills, Walter
Parks, Jorge Quintana and Michael Wisner (Tucson: Treasure
Chest Books 1999), pages 187-197. This volume is the definitive
treatment of the ceramic art of Mata Ortiz. An eye-catching
book (208 pages 9" x 11" with 260 color illustrations),
it reflects this brilliant new art tradition from different
perspectives and describes the work of more than 100 ceramic
artists. Reviewed in the November 1999 American Indian Art
Magazine and also in Ceramics Monthly (47:9). Paper $29.95
(ISBN 1-887896-08-2); Cloth $50 (ISBN 1-887896-18-X).Order
from Treasure Chest Books (520-623-9558 or fax 624-5888; Long-distance
phone 800-969-9558 or fax 800-715-5888), Box 5250, Tucson
AZ 85703-0250. |
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Pottery of Mata Ortiz Evokes the Past,"
by Nathaniel Miller. Durango Herald, Durango, CO, December
16, 2002. Contains some nice description, e.g., "Quezada
and his pupils and their pupils have the template – they
perfected the ancient art form. But few, if any of them wish
to remain in prehistory, artistically speaking. The works
have spiraled out into uncharted territory as each potter
seeks a personal stamp .." Go to http://www.durangoherald.com/
and search under "Arts & Entertainment" with
key word "pottery." |
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“Potter Uses Old Method with
New Touch,” by Susan Broili. The Herald-Sun, Carrboro
NC, September 19, 2002. An illustrated article about potter
Coy Quakenbush, partly of Cherokee heritage, who has studied
with Juan Quezada and Mike Wisner and teaches the Mata Ortiz
methods of working clay at his home studio in Graham, North
Carolina. http://heraldsun.com/features/54-268858.html. Coy
Quakenbush (336-376-8584), CoyQuakenbush@aol.com |
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Corwin, Shelley
1997 "Working with Juan Quezada," Ceramics Monthly
45:4 (April). A descriptive account of learning Quezada’s
clay methods at a workshop at the Zen Mountain Center, home
of Tom Fresh in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild,
CA. Available from Ceramics Monthly (614-523-1660), Box 6102,
Westerville OH 43086-6102. (Single copies $9 postpaid in the
U.S., subscription $28.) |
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Bartra, Eli
2003 "Engendering Clay: Las Ceramistas of Mata Ortiz."
In Eli Bartra, ed., Crafting Gender: Women and Folk Art in
Latin America and the Caribbean, Duke University Press, pp
98-125. A scholarly study of Mata Ortiz with discussion of
its women potters, the latter based on interviews conducted
on-site between June and July, 2000. Only by comparison with
the masterful treatment of Mata Ortiz, and not otherwise,
the discussion of the women potters comes across as somewhat
thin, doubtless reflecting the brief time available for interviewing
in the field. Flawlessly translated from the Spanish by Ryan
Long. One of the better pieces of writing on Mata Ortiz. The
book contains ten essays, nine of them by women, on women
folk-artists, one each in Suriname, Puerto Rico, Panama, Ecuador,
Colombia, and Argentina, and four in Mexico. Paper $22.95,
cloth $79.95 (shipping $4 plus $1 each additional book). Order
from Duke University Press (888-651-0122), PO Box 90660, Durham,
NC 27701. orders@dukeupress.edu http://dukeupress.edu/ |
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Miscellany
¶ Art Prints
Juan Quezada’s most recent lithograph, Amanecer (Daybreak),
was pulled in July 1999 by Tamarind printer Catherine Chauvin
in a limited edition of 125 which is now 70 percent sold. Juan
Quezada has indicated more satisfaction with this than with any
of his previous prints. Retrospective in feeling, it combines
images reminiscent of his earliest source of inspiration, prehistoric
Casas Grandes painted pottery, with contemporary images. Among
the latter, a sunburst breaking over the mountain gives the print
its name. For availability, contact Michael Wisner, Box 5493,
Snowmass CO 81615; Voice 970-923-3091; mikewiz@earthlink.net http://southwestpottery.com/.
For information about other prints, contact Dr. Richard O’Connor
(619-297-7878) in San Diego, CA. OCORI@aol.com
¶ Photo Exhibit
Portraits of Clay: Potters of Mata Ortiz. An exhibit of 54 black-and-white
photographs by Sandra S. Smith of scenes of the village and of
potters working. Available for museums or galleries as a stand-alone
or to supplement a pottery exhibition. Each photo, framed in lucite
and ready to hang, is accompanied by a short text in English and
Spanish. Wherever the photograph is of a potter, the text is a
quotation from the artist about his or her life and work. A beautifully
designed little book of 65 pages (5 1/2" x 6 1/2"),
published in 1997 with an introduction by Spencer MacCallum, is
available to serve as a catalog for the exhibit. For ordering
information on the book, see listing under "Selected Bibliography"
above. Regarding the exhibit, contact Sandra Smith (520-888-0320),
5322 N. Foothills Drive, Tucson AZ 85718 ssmith321@earthlink.net
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