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LEGACY
The pottery in The Buchsbaum Gallery is a living testament to a vibrant
tradition which continues today. The work is constantly evolving while
incorporating experiences of family, culture, and life. There are those
who have chosen to remain close to the ancestral ways, while others have
sought to mix traditional shapes with a contemporary design or traditional
designs on a contemporary shape.
Pueblo potters assert their individual artistic expressions while creating
new masterpieces. Tammy Garcia, a Santa Clara potter, asserts, "Potters
of every generation have challenged themselves to leave their comfort
zone and become risk takers." Today's potters continue to teach the young
what it means to experience creation. The work of Native potters of the
Southwest can be found in art museums, galleries, and private collections
around the world. The
potters' ancestral connections help them to live in today's world and
leave a legacy for future generations.
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