Maria Martinez - Jonathan Accatino

Maria Montoya Martinez was a Native American artist who created internationally known pottery. Martinez examined traditional Pueblo pottery styles and techniques to create pieces which reflect the Pueblo people's legacy of fine artwork and crafts. She also passed on her knowledge and skill to many others including her family, other women in the pueblo, and students in the outside world. I chose this piece because I really liked the shape and design of it. I also like how it transitions from a a glossy black on the bottom to a matte black at the top. I noticed that almost all her pieces are dark in color.