Majestic Polychrome Olla by the Incomparable Laura Gachupin

Standing tall and proud, the artist's polish work is remarkably controlled.

Her slip application is entirely lyrical as well.

(Born at Jemez pueblo in 1954) Marie Romero taught Laura how to make pottery. Gachupin's career as a clay artist has subsequently spanned over 40 years.

I first encountered her work in 1978. Gachupin fashioned these amazing lidded owl vessels in clay. Her stone polishing was and is routinely superior.