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PHOENIX August 28, 2009 –
Come meet the artists and see ongoing demonstrations of the pottery-making process by ceramic artists from Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the Paradise Valley Community College Art Studio, M building, room 142. Pottery will be available for purchase (cash or checks only).Mata Ortiz, near the ancient ruins of Casas Grandes, Mexico, is a small town famous for its beautiful pottery. The potters of Mata Ortiz are inspired by the art of the ancient Paquime indians, who lived near Mata Ortiz many years ago. While Mata Ortiz itself is a village barely three streets wide, it is home of Juan Quezada, the self-taught originator of Mata Ortiz pottery, and his young followers. While it is rooted in a thousand-year tradition, the potters of Mata Ortiz are still free and spontaneous - a result of a blending cultural expression, economic need and artistic desire.
For further information, contact David Bradley, Art Professor, david.bradley@pvmail.maricopa.edu or Shawn Rost, Art Department, 602-787-6809.
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