{"product_id":"plate-with-fish-design-by-maria-and-popovi-da-san-ildefonso","title":"Plate with Fish Design by Maria and Popovi Da, San Ildefonso","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlate with Fish Design, 1956-1970\u003cbr\u003eby Maria Martinez (1887-1980) and Popovi Da (1923-1971), San Ildefonso Pueblo\u003cbr\u003eclay, pigment (black on black technique)\u003cbr\u003e7\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Maria Martinez (1887-1980) and Popovi Da (1923-1971) collaborative period was from 1956 to 1970 and is recognized as the highest level of creativity and genius by this talented mother and son team.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePopovi was not content to reproduce the same patterns over and over that preceded his entry into pottery design.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe was talented and creative and wanted to experiment and express himself. He improved firing techniques, added sienna color to his pottery, achieved higher perfection than before by any potter, and added new designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePopovi Da's wife, Anita, stated that \"He was a born artist.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBecause of his high standards—seeking perfection in his material, in craftsmanship, and in design—his output was limited.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOther factors in the limited output were his desire to further his mother's work; time spent for the welfare of his people; and public appearances as an internationally known ceramist and watercolor artist.\" Spivey, 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePopovi Da worked with Maria in all aspects of pottery preparation and their pieces were co-signed. It was his intent to assist his mother, and not to take away from her attention, that kept him from making pottery on his own.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe was going to pursue his career after his mother was no longer making pottery.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eUnfortunately, he passed away in 1971.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt was at that time Maria retired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintana Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53174025977967,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1813\/7073\/files\/LC26017_MariaFish2.jpg?v=1780171584","url":"https:\/\/quintanagalleries.com\/products\/plate-with-fish-design-by-maria-and-popovi-da-san-ildefonso","provider":"Quintana Galleries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}