SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Ursula M Curran

Name
Ursula M Curran
Tribe
Ohkay Owingeh
Juried Classification(s)

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
PAL N 229
WIM24
SFIM24

2024 Award History

N/A
Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Ursula M Curran

Materials: Traditional clay mixture (clay and volcanic ash), Paints (red/white/slips), Smooth stones for polish/buffing, Wooden tools to help with shaping, Sandpaper, Paint brushes.Firing materials: Metal box/crate, Cedar/pine wood for fuel. Technique(s): Clay and volcanic ash are screened, cleaned and mixed for traditional clay. Building process of piece starts with clay it�s then shaped through pinching process and wood tools. When dry it�s sanded till smooth. Piece is painted with red slip and polished with smooth stones for a high gloss shine. It is finally painted (slips are white/red natural paints) and designed with various traditional markings and geometrical patterns. Last the piece is placed in a metal box/crate with a base of cedar wood under, lined with pinewood in a pit, and lit for a traditional outdoor firing!

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