Michael Ettema: Maria and Julian's Pottery Revolution
Channel: Los Alamos Historical Society
Date: 15/09/2021

Michael Ettema, "Maria and Julian's Pottery Revolution," September 14, 2021.

Michael Ettema talks about how Maria and Julian Martinez transformed pottery making at the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, not only with their “black-on-black” innovations but also with new pottery forms and modes of decoration.  After decades of the dominance of blackware pottery at the Pueblo, the potter Blue Corn ushered in a new generation of innovations that opened the door for young potters to create their own styles.

Michael Ettema is a member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and has 29 years of experience with American fine and decorative arts and antiques as a museum curator, educator, and director. In addition, he has 10 years of experience with Native American art and fine art of the American West as Santa Fe Director of Medicine Man Gallery, Inc.

The 2021–2022 lectures are generously sponsored by Robin and Richard McLean.