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Ceramics
Gorky González at Sazon
50th Anniversary Celebration One of Mexico’s most prominent artists, Gorky González, is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a ceramicist, and will be honored at Sazon. He will unveil 15 one-of-a-kind pieces which will be for sale. We hope you will join us to enjoy the works of this fine artist who is credited with revitalization of the traditional potteries of Guanajuato. |
One of Mexico’s most prominent artists is ceramist, Gorky González who is credited with revitalization of the traditional potteries of Guanajuato. He has rescued the art of mojolica (mah-HO-leeka) designs from the Spanish Colonial period (1521 to 1820) and established an artists’ foundry at the Instituto Allende here in San Miguel to ensure that this traditional art form endures. Gorky is the recipient of the National Award of Arts and Traditions, the country’s most important art award, bestowed annually by the President of Mexico.
In addition to featured pieces at Sazon, his works are in museums, galleries and major exhibitions worldwide. Many of the Gorky pieces at Sazon have been created uniquely for our store. They are lead-free and made from the clay from the surrounding Guanajuato hills. When Gorky started out as a potter, the clay was hauled down to his workshop by mules. | |
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Jesus Guerrero Santos
Jesus Guerrero Santos is considered a Mexican National Treasure. His enormous talent has led him to be repeatedly chosen to create special gifts for visiting dignitaries. They have been gifted to visiting dignitaries to Mexico including Pope John Paul II, and the Prime Minister/ Presidents of Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Russia, and the United States, to name a few. In addition to works on display at numerous museums around the globe, one of his pieces is featured on the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
His line of stunning ceramic and nickel silver pieces are entirely original in design, shape and color. Jesus Guerrero Santos creates his one-of-a-kind pieces using sixteenth century glazing techniques. Each piece is then hand painted before being adorned with alpaca, a balanced mixture of silver, copper, and nickel.
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