SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Harrison Begay, Jr.

Name
Harrison Begay, Jr.
Tribe
Navajo Nation
Main Classification
Pottery
Classification #2
Classification #3

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
PAL S 245
WIM24
252
SFIM24
PAL S 245

SWAIA Highlight History

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2024 Award History

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Harrison Begay, Jr.

Materials: Northern New Mexico clay is the primary material and New Mexico red clay slip for the burnishing/polishing process.Technique: Pottery is hand-coiled using the Northern New Mexico clay. All pieces are hand-cut and carved, followed by an extensive drying process, then sanded for a smooth finish. Once pieces are dried and sanded, they under go the polishing process using red clay slip and smooth stones. The pieces are finally traditionally fired.

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